Have sake and sushi, be surrounded by "Mesmerica," watch "Charlotte's Web" or "Last Stop on Market Street" this weekend in Des Moines.

Austin Baeth, a Democrat serving his first term, sought reelection for Iowa House District 36, which includes the Sherman Hill neighborhood and the area surrounding Gray's Lake in Des Moines.

Local 5 rounded up five events happening around the Des Moines metro this weekend to distract you from the November gloom.

On Saturday the Iowa House Democrats re-elected State Representative Jennifer Konfrst as the Iowa House Minority Leader for ...

Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Nov. 8-10.

Also in the Capitol Notebook, Also, Iowa’s Ashley Hinson not seeking to replace New York’s Elise Stefanik in House GOP ...

All told, 44 journalists from the Des Moines Register, Ames Tribune and Iowa City Press-Citizen will work Election Day, into Wednesday morning and beyond to provide comprehensive coverage and analysis ...

State democrats have chosen State Rep. Jennifer Konfrst as the House Minority Leader again, after she was re-elected this ...

The best time to visit Des Moines is from June through August. Thanks to the summer season's warm temperatures that rest in the mid-80s, conditions are perfect for enjoying the city's outdoor ...

Despite chilly Midwestern winters, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden remains a year-round top attraction thanks to the site's domed conservatory, which is kept consistently balmy to nurture ...