The Des Moines Register captures 25 awards in 2025 Iowa Newspaper Association contest
The Register staff walked away from the 2025 Iowa Newspaper Association banquet with more than two dozen awards.
Armed man shot by Des Moines police during drug investigation dies
Des Moines police officers shot and killed a man they said produced a gun during a confrontation in the 1200 Block of Maury ...
The Des Moines Register's new restaurant inspection database is live. Here's how to use it:
Why figuring out Iowa's food inspections can be hardIn the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of ...
Des Moines metro schools closing early to get students home before ice storm
Some schools around the Des Moines metro are releasing students early from class due to potential freezing rain on Wednesday ...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: African American festival, Puppy Bowl and model trains
Looking for something to do this weekend while you're waiting for the Big Game? Here's what's happening around the metro.
City of Des Moines begins expanded engagement efforts with people experiencing homelessness
The latest update comes after the Des Moines City Council passed ordinances in September banning public camping and sleeping ...
What happens if ICE agents come to a school? What Des Moines metro schools are saying
Iowa school districts are reaching out to immigrant families with information as concerns over immigration arrests at schools ...
Meet the Des Moines Register staff: Communities reporter Phillip Sitter is always on the go
Phillip Sitter reports on growth, development, city and school goings in the suburbs, but also has covered the Iowa Caucuses ...
What concerts are coming to Des Moines? See these 25 shows in February
If you're looking for a concert in February, Des Moines has you covered with more than 25 to choose from this month. Here's ...
Reagan remembered Birdland Pool in visit to Des Moines in 1984
DES MOINES, Iowa — Advocates of a possibly-endangered Des Moines landmark are urging city leaders to consider two things about Birdland Pool: its place in the community and its place in ...
Plea hearing set for Des Moines woman involved in shooting that injured 2 officers, left suspect dead
A Des Moines woman plans to plead guilty for her alleged involvement in a deadly traffic stop in which two officers were shot ...
Semi-truck crash slows Thursday commute around Des Moines
Westbound drivers were stalled near Interstate 35/80 at 2nd Avenue because of a crash during the Thursday evening commute. We're told a semi and two other vehicles were involved. In the video above, ...