The 4th of July looks to be just as warm, with highs in the low 90s for central Iowa, and a heat index around 95 degrees.

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 ...

(Des Moines, IA) — Animal shelters across the metro are expecting an influx of missing pets heading into the holiday weekend.

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

Here are more than 15 festivals, parades and firework shows in the Quad-Cities to celebrate this Independence Day.

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

If sweet corn is part of your Fourth of July tradition, here's what you need to know about finding it around the Des Moines ...

Prairie Meadows is hosting a Fourth of July celebration with horse racing, food, drinks and fireworks at dusk. When: Thursday ...

For the first time as president, Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have any public events on his calendar for 4th of July.

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