Beyond the races, the event carries a $100 million economic impact for Central Iowa, with much of it benefiting Newton and ...

Python spotted in Des Moines neighborhood ...

A Des Moines neighborhood is on high alert after a woman spotted a python in a tree in her backyard. Barbara Miller, who ...

DMPD's Animal Services Unit has a plan should the animal be seen or captured, officials said.

The Police Department is warning the community that there might be a loose python slithering around in one of Des Moines’ neighborhoods.