Maj. Lillie Parker, who joined in 1999, was the first African American female sergeant — and later, lieutenant and captain — in Des Moines.

Fire crews were called out to a fire at a home in Des Moines’ Grays Woods neighborhood early Thursday morning. Capt. Obie Meyers of the Des Moines Fire Department said a resident of 3500 Garfield Ave.

A bill in the Iowa House would require all Iowa police officers to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill said, “All law enforcement agencies and officers in the state shall cooperate and work with United States immigration and Customs Enforcement and any other federal immigration-related agencies when requested.

One person is being treated for a minor injury, but officials say it is unclear if the injury is gunfire-related.

Spotted on the Des Moines calendar: 80's Ski Party

Connecting more than 5,000 enthusiasts from all over the country, the Iowa Bike Expo has grown into the biggest bike event in the Midwest.

The Des Moines Police Department said a violation of the city of Des Moines Violence Prevention Policy was reported against a DMPD cadet.

The route for the 2026 edition of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa will take riders from Onawa in the Loess Hills of northwest Iowa to Dubuque on the Mississippi River. Riders on the July 19-25 north-central crossing of Iowa will overnight along the way in Harlan, Guthrie Center, Boone, Marshalltown, Independence and Dyersville.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Za-Ga-Zing Shrine Circus is in Des Moines for its 75th annual show this weekend. The Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Circus, featuring the Royal Hannafords Circus, is putting on multiple shows at the Iowa State Fairgrounds this weekend.