“It is an honor to commission the Navy’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, here at Groton, the submarine capital of the world,” Phelan said. “USS Iowa will make our fleet stronger and more ...

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The 377-foot vessel can dive to depths of more than 800 feet below the surface and maneuver at speeds of over 25 knots.

None of the Iowa-class battleships will ever return to service, the latest U.S. Navy vessel named after the state was ...

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 ...

Watch parties were held around the state for that event, but his time, there’s more than twice as many, said 20-year Navy veteran Tom Hudson of Des Moines ... cruiser they served on, the USS ...