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Jim Hoffman Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Jim Hoffman Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:59 pm
Unions will endure despite attacks, from Iowa to D.C. | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Unions will endure despite attacks, from Iowa to D.C. | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:51 pm
What you see at an Iowa high school music festival over the decades | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
What you see at an Iowa high school music festival over the decades | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:38 pm
Iowa's wildlife constitutional amendment proposal is necessary, and good | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Iowa's wildlife constitutional amendment proposal is necessary, and good | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:30 pm
Faces in the Crowd: Waukee students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday - The Des Moines Register
Faces in the Crowd: Waukee students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:27 pm
To those itching to leave Iowa: The grass is not always greener | Letters - The Des Moines Register
To those itching to leave Iowa: The grass is not always greener | Letters The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:26 pm
Ambassador Ryan Crocker: Something will replace U.S. global leadership | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Ambassador Ryan Crocker: Something will replace U.S. global leadership | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:22 pm
Faces in the Crowd: Ankeny students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday - The Des Moines Register
Faces in the Crowd: Ankeny students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:21 pm
Iowa State basketball: Former starting center Dishon Jackson to transfer to Pittsburgh - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State basketball: Former starting center Dishon Jackson to transfer to Pittsburgh The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 1:39 pm
Faces in the Crowd: Dallas Center-Grimes students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday - The Des Moines Register
Faces in the Crowd: Dallas Center-Grimes students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 1:04 pm
Landus Cooperative says CEO Matt Carstens is leaving. Board chairman is interim leader. - The Des Moines Register
Landus Cooperative says CEO Matt Carstens is leaving. Board chairman is interim leader. The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 12:15 pm
Merle Hay Mall unveils planned hockey arena tenants. Who has signed up? - The Des Moines Register
Merle Hay Mall unveils planned hockey arena tenants. Who has signed up? The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 11:51 am
See the route map for Day 1 of RAGBRAI 52 in northwest Iowa from Orange City to Milford - The Des Moines Register
See the route map for Day 1 of RAGBRAI 52 in northwest Iowa from Orange City to Milford The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 11:32 am
Brenna Bird reveals her contempt for free speech in sheriff's case | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Brenna Bird reveals her contempt for free speech in sheriff's case | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 11:11 am
A year after Pieper Lewis walked away from probation again, is anyone looking for her? - The Des Moines Register
A year after Pieper Lewis walked away from probation again, is anyone looking for her? The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 11:02 am
Pesticides, work mandates, DEI: What bills lived or died in Iowa Legislature's 2nd funnel? - The Des Moines Register
Pesticides, work mandates, DEI: What bills lived or died in Iowa Legislature's 2nd funnel? The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 10:37 am
Thousands of Iowans take part in nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump administration policies - KCCI
Published on 6 April 2025 | 5:04 am
Des Moines Buccaneers win 3-2 against Cedar Rapids RoughRiders - The Rink Live
Des Moines Buccaneers win 3-2 against Cedar Rapids RoughRiders The Rink Live
Published on 6 April 2025 | 4:39 am
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for April 5, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for April 5, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 3:32 am
Thousands of Iowans protest against Trump, Musk policies - weareiowa.com
Thousands of Iowans protest against Trump, Musk policies weareiowa.com
Published on 6 April 2025 | 3:25 am
Iowa State football: 3-star class of 2026 linebacker Barry Fries commits to Cyclones - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State football: 3-star class of 2026 linebacker Barry Fries commits to Cyclones The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 3:08 am
Faces in the Crowd: Hoover students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday - The Des Moines Register
Faces in the Crowd: Hoover students dance, party at 2025 prom on Saturday The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 2:31 am
Drake men's basketball program lands commitments from Owen Larson, Griffen Goodbary - The Des Moines Register
Drake men's basketball program lands commitments from Owen Larson, Griffen Goodbary The Des Moines Register
Published on 6 April 2025 | 12:13 am
Des Moines police asking for help finding missing endangered woman - KCCI
Des Moines police asking for help finding missing endangered woman KCCI
Published on 6 April 2025 | 12:00 am
Iowa weather: Warmer Sunday, then another chilly breeze - KCCI
Iowa weather: Warmer Sunday, then another chilly breeze KCCI
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:49 pm
Iowa weather: Last month was Des Moines' windiest March in quite awhile - KCCI
Iowa weather: Last month was Des Moines' windiest March in quite awhile KCCI
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:48 pm
Hands Off protest draws thousands to Des Moines - WHO13.com
Hands Off protest draws thousands to Des Moines WHO13.com
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:19 pm
Why thousands of Iowans, Des Moines residents joined national anti-Trump 'hands off' protests - The Des Moines Register
Why thousands of Iowans, Des Moines residents joined national anti-Trump 'hands off' protests The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:15 pm
Thousands of protesters in Des Moines tee off against Trump and Musk in nationwide 'Hands Off!' rallies - weareiowa.com
Thousands of protesters in Des Moines tee off against Trump and Musk in nationwide 'Hands Off!' rallies weareiowa.com
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:06 pm
WATCH: Iowans join nationwide 'Hands off' anti-Trump protests - The Des Moines Register
WATCH: Iowans join nationwide 'Hands off' anti-Trump protests The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 8:31 pm
See thousands of Iowans join nationwide anti-Trump protest in Des Moines - The Des Moines Register
See thousands of Iowans join nationwide anti-Trump protest in Des Moines The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 8:14 pm
Missing endangered woman, DMPD request assistance locating - WHO13.com
Missing endangered woman, DMPD request assistance locating WHO13.com
Published on 5 April 2025 | 6:37 pm
See the USS Iowa submarine as it enters service - The Des Moines Register
See the USS Iowa submarine as it enters service The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 6:33 pm
DMPD: Asking public for help finding missing endangered woman - weareiowa.com
DMPD: Asking public for help finding missing endangered woman weareiowa.com
Published on 5 April 2025 | 5:00 pm
John Domini Obituary - The Des Moines Register
John Domini Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 2:51 pm
Perry's did you know column for April 3, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Perry's did you know column for April 3, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 12:06 pm
Blank Park Zoo lights up for 2025 Wild Lights Festival. Here's how to plan your visit. - The Des Moines Register
Blank Park Zoo lights up for 2025 Wild Lights Festival. Here's how to plan your visit. The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 12:04 pm
Why are the tornado sirens going off today? Des Moines' monthly test is Saturday - The Des Moines Register
Why are the tornado sirens going off today? Des Moines' monthly test is Saturday The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:46 am
Grimes picks new public transit option with upcoming end of DART services - The Des Moines Register
Grimes picks new public transit option with upcoming end of DART services The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:02 am
After years of delays, ground finally broken for 48 affordable townhomes in Waukee - The Des Moines Register
After years of delays, ground finally broken for 48 affordable townhomes in Waukee The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 11:02 am
I wish Trump and Vance would stop embarrassing all the rest of us | Letters - The Des Moines Register
I wish Trump and Vance would stop embarrassing all the rest of us | Letters The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 7:16 am
Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for April 4, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for April 4, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 5 April 2025 | 3:31 am
Des Moines Public Library director Sue Woody announces retirement - The Des Moines Register
Des Moines Public Library director Sue Woody announces retirement The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:53 pm
‘Hands Off’ rally will be at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines this Saturday, April 5 - The Waterland Blog
‘Hands Off’ rally will be at Big Catch Plaza in Des Moines this Saturday, April 5 The Waterland Blog
Published on 4 April 2025 | 5:29 pm
'Bob Trevino Likes It' was produced by Des Moines native Edgar Rosa - The Des Moines Register
'Bob Trevino Likes It' was produced by Des Moines native Edgar Rosa The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:52 pm
Nebraska lawmakers are trying to ban lab-grown meat in their state: Here's what to know - The Des Moines Register
Nebraska lawmakers are trying to ban lab-grown meat in their state: Here's what to know The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:15 pm
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Iowa Wookiees, Army Field Band, Poetry Palooza and more - KCCI
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Iowa Wookiees, Army Field Band, Poetry Palooza and more KCCI
Published on 4 April 2025 | 4:00 pm
The largest home in Polk County is for sale for almost $5 million. What makes it unique? - The Des Moines Register
The largest home in Polk County is for sale for almost $5 million. What makes it unique? The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:30 pm
Des Moines native premieres new movie in his hometown - WHO13.com
Des Moines native premieres new movie in his hometown WHO13.com
Published on 4 April 2025 | 2:08 pm
Take a look at the New York-style pizzas and more from Taste of New York - The Des Moines Register
Take a look at the New York-style pizzas and more from Taste of New York The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:15 am
Get to know Taste of New York, the pizzeria in West Des Moines, Waukee serving New York slices - The Des Moines Register
Get to know Taste of New York, the pizzeria in West Des Moines, Waukee serving New York slices The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:15 am
Skip the bottles: New campaign will encourage immigrants to drink central Iowa tap water - The Des Moines Register
Skip the bottles: New campaign will encourage immigrants to drink central Iowa tap water The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:05 am
Judge says Adventureland death lawsuit can be tried in Polk County - The Des Moines Register
Judge says Adventureland death lawsuit can be tried in Polk County The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:04 am
Amid agriculture sector slowdown, Corteva Agriscience announces layoffs in Johnston - The Des Moines Register
Amid agriculture sector slowdown, Corteva Agriscience announces layoffs in Johnston The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:02 am
Taste of New York won the first Pizza Brackets competition by the Register - The Des Moines Register
Taste of New York won the first Pizza Brackets competition by the Register The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 11:02 am
Iowa farmers, businesses brace for Trump tariff uncertainty - The Des Moines Register
Iowa farmers, businesses brace for Trump tariff uncertainty The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:53 am
Iowa State football: How transfer Tre Bell found the Cyclones after hoops, FCS Lindenwood - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State football: How transfer Tre Bell found the Cyclones after hoops, FCS Lindenwood The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:48 am
The downtown skywalk is getting a makeover. What do the new sections look like? - The Des Moines Register
The downtown skywalk is getting a makeover. What do the new sections look like? The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 10:36 am
Iowa Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening results for April 3, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Lottery Pick 3 Midday, Pick 3 Evening results for April 3, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 4 April 2025 | 3:30 am
Iowa City man charged with assault in Des Moines skywalk - KCCI
Iowa City man charged with assault in Des Moines skywalk KCCI
Published on 3 April 2025 | 10:05 pm
House speaker: 'I don't see the support' for bill limiting suits against pesticide makers - The Des Moines Register
House speaker: 'I don't see the support' for bill limiting suits against pesticide makers The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:03 pm
Chuck Grassley calls for congressional check on tariffs as Trump ratchets up trade war - The Des Moines Register
Chuck Grassley calls for congressional check on tariffs as Trump ratchets up trade war The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 6:06 pm
Have a great prom photo? Here's how to share it for our Iowa prom photo galleries - The Des Moines Register
Have a great prom photo? Here's how to share it for our Iowa prom photo galleries The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 5:42 pm
A Des Moines themed Monopoly board game is releasing. What landmarks should be included? - The Des Moines Register
A Des Moines themed Monopoly board game is releasing. What landmarks should be included? The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:59 pm
What are reciprocal tariffs? How President Trump's plan could affect Iowa - The Des Moines Register
What are reciprocal tariffs? How President Trump's plan could affect Iowa The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:16 pm
Angela Connolly: We've lost our way in leading Polk County | Opinion - The Des Moines Register
Angela Connolly: We've lost our way in leading Polk County | Opinion The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:49 pm
A popular donut vendor is skipping the Iowa State Fair. Here's why. - The Des Moines Register
A popular donut vendor is skipping the Iowa State Fair. Here's why. The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:04 pm
RAGBRAI announces pass-through and meeting towns for 2025 ride - The Des Moines Register
RAGBRAI announces pass-through and meeting towns for 2025 ride The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:03 pm
RAGBRAI 2025 is leaving Iowa — if only for a few miles. Here's why: - The Des Moines Register
RAGBRAI 2025 is leaving Iowa — if only for a few miles. Here's why: The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
Paid parental leave for state workers clears legislative hurdle, advances to Senate floor - The Des Moines Register
Paid parental leave for state workers clears legislative hurdle, advances to Senate floor The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:16 am
Kim Reynolds says the Iowa DOGE Task Force had its first meeting. Here's who's on it: - The Des Moines Register
Kim Reynolds says the Iowa DOGE Task Force had its first meeting. Here's who's on it: The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 11:12 am
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: 10-man Union Omaha hold off MLS stars from Des Moines Menace - TheCup.us
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: 10-man Union Omaha hold off MLS stars from Des Moines Menace TheCup.us
Published on 3 April 2025 | 8:00 am
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for April 2, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for April 2, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 3 April 2025 | 3:33 am
Des Moines police release body camera footage from deadly shooting - KCCI
Des Moines police release body camera footage from deadly shooting KCCI
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:43 pm
Des Moines getting its own edition of Monopoly board game - KCCI
Des Moines getting its own edition of Monopoly board game KCCI
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:08 pm
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law banning cellphones while driving, joining 30 other states - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law banning cellphones while driving, joining 30 other states The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 5:44 pm
How did Iowa's James Beard semifinalists fare in the James Beard Foundation awards? - The Des Moines Register
How did Iowa's James Beard semifinalists fare in the James Beard Foundation awards? The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 5:41 pm
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returns $5,000 to YMCA of Greater Des Moines - The Des Moines Register
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returns $5,000 to YMCA of Greater Des Moines The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 5:33 pm
Nebraska's unemployment rate hits its highest mark since late 2020: Here are the numbers - The Des Moines Register
Nebraska's unemployment rate hits its highest mark since late 2020: Here are the numbers The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 5:01 pm
The retired MLS All-Stars looking for one last U.S. Open Cup run - ESPN
The retired MLS All-Stars looking for one last U.S. Open Cup run ESPN
Published on 2 April 2025 | 3:37 pm
Winnebago rally long held in Forest City to take to the road for undisclosed periods - The Des Moines Register
Winnebago rally long held in Forest City to take to the road for undisclosed periods The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:33 am
'A Minecraft Movie' stars Iowan Jason Momoa. Find showtimes near you. - The Des Moines Register
'A Minecraft Movie' stars Iowan Jason Momoa. Find showtimes near you. The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:31 am
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': DART asks for public comment on bus system's overhaul - The Des Moines Register
'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': DART asks for public comment on bus system's overhaul The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:30 am
DOJ asks Iowa lawmakers to reconsider 'right of first refusal' proposed in energy bills - The Des Moines Register
DOJ asks Iowa lawmakers to reconsider 'right of first refusal' proposed in energy bills The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:11 am
Opponents of bill limiting claims against pesticide makers call for no vote from House - The Des Moines Register
Opponents of bill limiting claims against pesticide makers call for no vote from House The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:09 am
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include First Fridays, Warren Zeiders and Wild Lights - The Des Moines Register
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include First Fridays, Warren Zeiders and Wild Lights The Des Moines Register
Published on 2 April 2025 | 11:02 am
Des Moines police identify man killed in pedestrian hit-and-run - KCCI
Des Moines police identify man killed in pedestrian hit-and-run KCCI
Published on 2 April 2025 | 1:48 am
Des Moines nonprofit scaling back shelter services due to tight budget - KCCI
Des Moines nonprofit scaling back shelter services due to tight budget KCCI
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:20 pm
Victim in Minnesota plane crash that departed from Des Moines identified as US Bank exec - The Des Moines Register
Victim in Minnesota plane crash that departed from Des Moines identified as US Bank exec The Des Moines Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 9:55 pm
Iowa weather: Rain and snow for some before thunderstorms tonight - KCCI
Iowa weather: Rain and snow for some before thunderstorms tonight KCCI
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:42 pm
Whirlpool Corp. announces Iowa's largest layoff of 2025 in Amana manufacturing facility - The Des Moines Register
Whirlpool Corp. announces Iowa's largest layoff of 2025 in Amana manufacturing facility The Des Moines Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:28 pm
These 3 Iowa Democratic lawmakers are considering running for US Senate against Joni Ernst - The Des Moines Register
These 3 Iowa Democratic lawmakers are considering running for US Senate against Joni Ernst The Des Moines Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 4:21 pm
Beck to perform with Des Moines Symphony at Water Works Park - KCCI
Beck to perform with Des Moines Symphony at Water Works Park KCCI
Published on 1 April 2025 | 4:14 pm
Beck performs in Des Moines this summer, backed by the Des Moines Symphony - The Des Moines Register
Beck performs in Des Moines this summer, backed by the Des Moines Symphony The Des Moines Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 2:57 pm
Des Moines has more than 50 concerts to choose from in April. Here's where to find them. - The Des Moines Register
Des Moines has more than 50 concerts to choose from in April. Here's where to find them. The Des Moines Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:58 am
The Des Moines Register's Pizza Brackets is down to the final two restaurants. Vote now. - The Des Moines Register
The Des Moines Register's Pizza Brackets is down to the final two restaurants. Vote now. The Des Moines Register
Published on 1 April 2025 | 11:01 am
Was Solange Knowles in Des Moines? The story behind the artist's weekend Instagram post - The Des Moines Register
Was Solange Knowles in Des Moines? The story behind the artist's weekend Instagram post The Des Moines Register
Published on 31 March 2025 | 6:57 pm
Natural gas believed to be cause of house explosion on Des Moines south side - WHO13.com
Natural gas believed to be cause of house explosion on Des Moines south side WHO13.com
Published on 31 March 2025 | 12:57 pm
Woman sentenced for pimping after sex trafficking charges at Des Moines massage parlor - The Des Moines Register
Woman sentenced for pimping after sex trafficking charges at Des Moines massage parlor The Des Moines Register
Published on 31 March 2025 | 12:32 pm
Deadly Des Moines hit-and-run: Police looking for driver involved - KCCI
Deadly Des Moines hit-and-run: Police looking for driver involved KCCI
Published on 31 March 2025 | 1:23 am