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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
Des Moines home sales increase for the first time in 3 years. Will the momentum continue?
Mortgage rates have remained high, even after the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate. But slipping 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 ...
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 ...
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. Back on September 16th, 2024, Des Moines ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Wolves transfer Leonard Miller, Tristen Newton, Jesse Edwards to Iowa
The Timberwolves have transferred Leonard Miller, Tristen Newton, and Jesse Edwards to the Iowa Wolves in the G League, the ...