Emails show Des Moines Public Schools officials raised questions about Ian Roberts’ biography during his hiring, months before his resignation and arrest on federal charges.

Not everything is closed on Christmas Day. Prairie Meadows, movie theaters and some restaurants are offering central Iowans ...

The Joppa Experience in Des Moines will remain open after raising funds through community support, allowing it to continue ...

The Iowa Department of Education reports an increase in students opting for open enrollment and private schools, impacting ...

Dr. Rachel Preisser of GRACE Imaging and Medical Spa discusses the impact of increasing health insurance costs and physician ...

Coming up on KCCI 8 news close up, as the government shutdown drags on, the debate about the extension of certain health insurance subsidies is in the spotlight. The potential cost if both sides don't ...

The Des Moines Children's Museum has closed on its new location. The museum will now be located at the former Des Moines Golf ...

Plus, two Iowa superintendents are taking their final bow: Waukee's Dr. Brad Buck and Ottumwa's Mike McGrory — closing out the school year with big legacies. Both share what's next after retiring from ...

Iowa State will open enrollment for its 10-week Garden Academy in 2026, offering spring and fall online training for both ...

The City of Des Moines is looking ahead to sunnier days. The Parks and Recreation Department has announced it's keeping all aquatic centers open next summer, despite a $17 million budget shortfall.

Parents, students and alumni are urging West Des Moines school leaders to slow down plans to close Walnut Creek, saying its ...

Sitting on Santa's lap at the Christmas village in the middle of Merle Hay Mall, kids asked the Jolly One for everything from ...