Camerina Gonzalez Lizzaraga's alleged sexual assault by a superior in the U.S. Army led to a battle with the military system at the end of her life.

The program will have a soft launch in October and is aimed at improving literacy skills through "liberating instruction centered on Black American history."

The 1619 Project, published in 2019, aims to reframe the way slavery and the contributions of Black Americans are presented. Lawmaker who would ban it says, "The 1619 Project seeks to tear down...

This story has been updated. DOWNTOWN — Special events will dominate Grant Park this summer, with the controversial NASCAR race able to take up at least

First-time candidate Indira Sheumaker defeated incumbent Bill Gray becoming the first Black woman on the council since 1985.

The city's decision follows a Register investigation that unearthed CEO Tom Conley's emails to officials including Police Chief Dana Wingert.

At Least 18 Arrested in Clash With Des Moines Police at State Capitol

Polly Carver-Kimm says she was taken off coronavirus duties; she believes it was partly because she tried to be as open as possible with reporters.

CHICAGO — The city's curfew crackdown for young people this summer was billed as a crime prevention tactic — but the police districts that enforced it the

Days after an internal investigation was launched, senior officer Stew Barnes retired from DMPD and resigned from his role as union president.

Fifteen candidates of color appeared on the ballot in Polk County in the Nov. 2 election. Here's how they did.

Security firm CEO Tom Conley repeatedly sent often explicit emails to city officials this spring, a Des Moines Register public records request shows.

Aides to Mayor Brandon Johnson and building owners say no one is getting rich off the shelters.

DOWNTOWN — Leaders with Shedd Aquarium and the Grant Park Advisory Council are pressing for more details about the summer's NASCAR race in Grant Park as

WEST LOOP — A popular West Loop street festival was caught charging a fee for entrance to a free street fest against city rules. The Taste of Randolph, a

Students in need of a desk can pick one up this Saturday at Principal Park from noon until 2 p.m.

The 87-year-old senator chairs the Senate Finance Committee and is president pro tempore of the Senate, making him third in line for the presidency.

A group of workers from Texas were recruited to do derecho damage repair work with the promise of high wages — but were met with empty promises.

During yesterday's unrest at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., multiple Iowans were identified as participants.