The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.

Do you own, manage, work at or know of a top workplace? Nominate it as an Iowa Top Workplace. The deadline is Feb. 21

Central Iowa has become a haven for all things fried chicken, especially in sandwich form. Des Moines already has Chick-fil-A, which reopened in West Des Moines after a remodel late last year; Chicken Heat for Nashville hot chicken; Charlotte’s Kitchen with its locations in Johnston and Altoona; and so many more.

Emmy-winning 'Today' show weatherman Al Roker will be in Des Moines this weekend to serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Rally Against Cancer.

The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education. The partnership will allow Drake students in any major to apply for a variety of advanced degree programs.

JayJay Goodvin, known as the The Iowa Gallivant, took his love for pork tenderloins to the next level by eating one in all 99 Iowa counties.

About 150 refugees were expected to arrive over the next two months — and now it's unclear whether they will come to the state or the U.S. at all.

YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members Gather your teens and join Wellmark YMCA for Teen Game Night on Drake University’s campus.

Subcommittee meetings continued in Des Moines on Thursday. One that received a lot of attention was discussing a bill that would require schools to show

Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, SCJ's Jared McNett, and QCT's Sarah Watson talk second week legislative updates, a special senate election, and fundraising numbers.

A Des Moines hospital is the first in Iowa to perform brain surgery using a new type of treatment called GammaTile therapy. Dr. Sam Schroeder, a radiation oncologist at UnityPoint Health — John Stoddard Cancer Center,

Explore Iowa's vibrant food scene as we highlight chefs and restaurants recognized by the James Beard Foundation. From Des Moines to Dubuque, discover the talent shaping the state's culinary landscape.