Best Hotels in Des Moines, IA for 2026

For many travelers, Des Moines may register more as a conference location than a vacation hot spot. But Iowa's capital city – ...

Aparium Hotel Group’s Surety Hotel Debuts in Des Moines

Surety Hotel has opened its doors in Des Moines’ downtown district, touted as the Midwest’s burgeoning financial center. Just a walk to the farmers’ market, boutiques, galleries and cafes, Surety ...

Hotels Near Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown, Des Moines

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Best Hotels near Des Moines Intl Airport (DSM), IA for 2026

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West Des Moines, IA Hotels

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15 hotels near Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines within walking distance to the NCAA tournament

With Des Moines hosting the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, fans planning their stay in Des Moines have plenty of choices to stay near the action, even just one minute away. In ...

Historic Des Moines hotel to get second life as boutique inn

WEBVTT TOP-TO-BOTTOM RENOVATIONS WILL BEGIN IN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS ON THE HISTORIC HOTEL FORT DES MOINES. "THE REGISTER" REPORTS THAT THE HOTEL WILL BECOME ONE OF HILTON’S BOUTIQUE INNS. THE PROJECT ...

West Des Moines indoor waterpark development plans updated

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Updated information about a planned indoor waterpark in West Des Moines was shared on Wednesday by ...

Meet Norah Judson, one of the Des Moines Register's summer news interns

Norah Judson hails from Minnesota and is a student at Drake University. Get to know her.

Des Moines police seek parents charged in infant’s death after dog attack

DES MOINES, Iowa — Police say the parents of an infant who died in April following a Des Moines dog attack have been charged ...

Des Moines tiki bars revive rum cocktails and island escape vibes

Tiki culture was born from a blend of imagination, wanderlust and post‑Prohibition creativity. In the 1930s, restaurateurs ...

West Des Moines reveals updated plans for $400 million Grand Experience project

West Des Moines city leaders shared expanded plans for the Grand Experience development, adding a 6,000-seat amphitheater, ...

Man accused of robbery, forcing victim to do push-ups in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says a man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly robbing another man and ...

Des Moines Public Schools makes global connections to bring back its ag program

Des Moines Public Schools and Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Global Greens program are collaborating on a new community garden.

Des Moines asks residents for input on $12 million budget deficit

The City of Des Moines is asking residents to help shape its fiscal year 2028 budget as officials work to close a projected ...

New Des Moines restaurants bring ramen, rooftop dining, more

This guide highlights the latest Des Moines restaurants that have opened recently, keeping the focus squarely on what’s new ...

West Des Moines supper club taking a break until September

Fans of this restaurant have until July 11 to visit before the nostalgic Val Air supper club closes for a summer hiatus.