Iowa man with Parkinson’s takes on 100,000-step challenge
A 74-year-old Iowa man with Parkinson’s disease is taking on a 100,000-step challenge at the Outlets of Des Moines in an effort to reach a personal milesto...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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11 new Iowa State Fair foods ranked by Des Moines Register
The Iowa State Fair is gearing up for a birthday blowout — and the food vendors clearly got the memo.
Jul 17, 2026Open source
Iowa man arrested for stealing ex-girlfriend's vehicle at gunpoint
A man is in custody after investigators say he forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's home in Des Moines and demanded her car keys at gunpoint.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
Des Moines University partners with Central College for healthcare education progression
Two of Iowa’s private higher education institutions are partnering to provide students with greater opportunities to further their education in health scie...
Jul 13, 2026Open source
MidAmerican Energy proposes Iowa natural gas rate adjustment
DES MOINES — MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission to update the delivery portion of its natural gas rates, which supports
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Antique clock returned to WCF Bank
DES MOINES — MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission to update the delivery ...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Omaha police arrest 2 Des Moines teens in 'aggressive street takeover'
Omaha police announced two arrests of Iowa teens Friday from what it called "an aggressive street takeover" in June.
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Attorneys ask judge to dismiss Trump lawsuit over Iowa poll
Attorneys for Iowa pollster Ann Selzer asked a judge to throw out President Donald Trump's lawsuit regarding the Des Moines Register Iowa poll published shor...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
How much rain did we get? See Iowa rainfall totals after more storms
Another round of thunderstorms threatened to renew flooding in Des Moines on Wednesday night, July 8.
Jul 10, 2026Open source
Iowa airman killed in B-52 crash to be honored with hometown procession
Maj. Brad Hovey, one of eight victims of a B-52 bomber crash, will be honored with a procession from the Des Moines Airport to Adel as his remains return hom...
Jul 10, 2026Open source
Extreme heat, storm threats to persist into holiday weekend
DES MOINES — An extreme heat warning will continue into Friday night for portions of southern Iowa, and forecasters have added a flood watch for northern I...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Flash Flood Warning from THU 6:58 PM CDT until FRI 1:00 AM CDT
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of central and northeastern Iowa due to thunderstorms producing heavy r...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Des Moines is in Polk County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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Christian Royston's legacy lives on through Iowa State Daily fundraiser and podcast studio
"He became this whole new person." Christian Royston found his passion in journalism before his life was cut short. Now, his family is helping future student...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Heavy rains leave Ankeny farmers facing crop losses
Central Iowa farmers are reporting significant crop damage after heavy storms brought over 18 inches of rain, flooding fields and destroying corn and soybeans.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State reshaped Ames and the Cyclones, supporters say
From modernized athletic facilities to a changed department culture, supporters say Jamie Pollard’s legacy at Iowa State runs deep.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Phillies unveil Field of Dreams retro jerseys "fit for baseball heaven" The Phillies will be throwing it ba...
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
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CASCADE, Iowa — Easton Felderman has been around Rickardsville semi-pro baseball long enough to understand the significance of Sunday afternoon.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
ISU student who posted girls' images online for predators gets 15 years
A former Iowa State University student will spend 15 years in prison after admitting to creating AI-generated child pornography and inciting people to stalk...
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa judge drops suit to withhold records, video of her OWI arrest
An Iowa district judge is dropping her attempt to keep private the records of her 2025 arrest for drunk driving.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Big-name guests at political rallies
Big-name headliners rallied the Iowa Democratic Party's Liberty and Justice Celebration and the conservative Family Leadership Summit.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Board of Pharmacy sanctions licensees for criminal convictions, dispensing errors
A former eastern Iowa pharmacist has been sanctioned by state regulators for a 2022 conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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