When Americans enjoy fireworks on every Fourth of July, they have John Adams to thank for the colorful displays. Adams, one of the Founding Fathers who became the country’s second president, wrote to ...

Fort Dodge softball team dropped an 8-2 decision here Tuesday night to No. 3 (5A) Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars quickly erased a 1-0 deficit with a four-run third, adding insurance runs in the fourth ...

Lake Icaria will also host the “Great Beef Hunt” across three days: July 4, 5, and 6. Sponsored by the Adams County Cattlemen ...

Audi Crooks received an invitation to tryout for the USA Basketball Women’s AmeriCup team — she just didn’t see it. The ...

America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor, President Donald Trump launched America250. Here's what we know.

Need something to do for the holiday weekend? Watch parades in Urbandale and West Des Moines, see Yankee Doodle Pops, the ...

(ABC 6 News) – The city of Clear Lake in Iowa is kicking off 4th Of July celebrations early starting on Wednesday, July 2nd. Festivities start with a Lakeside vendor market, the Evans United Shows ...

Fort Smith, Van Buren, and Greenwood are hosting fireworks and family-friendly events to celebrate the Fourth of July. Here's ...

Principal Park: Columbus Clippers at Iowa Cubs; first pitch is 7:08 p.m. with fireworks to follow Saturday, July 19 Clive: 9:30 p.m.; Greenbelt Landing, 1801 NW 114th St. Friday, Aug. 1 ...