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Iowa Records Fourth-Wettest September in State History
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— Oct 5, 2026
Iowa's September averaged about 8 inches of rain, roughly the fourth-wettest on record; Des Moines logged 14.5 inches, its wettest September in 112 years.
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Shootings Injure Men Across Four Cities
World
— Oct 3, 2026
Police are investigating separate shootings in Wichita, Des Moines, Memphis and Pittsburgh that left men injured; victims in Wichita, Memphis and Pittsburgh were reported in critical condition. Authorities have disclosed limited suspect information, and the investigations remain ongoing.
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Two Iowa Shooting Suspects Face Attempted-Murder Charges
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Andrew Tanaka, 27, faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired at multiple vehicles on Interstate 35 in Warren County, injuring a driver; he also faces a weapons-intimidation charge. In a separate Des Moines shooting, 18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was charged with attempted murder after a 23-year-old man was shot multiple times near Court Avenue and remains hospitalized.
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DOJ Probes Des Moines Schools After Illegal Migrant Superintendent Arrested By ICE Resigns
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— Oct 1, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an investigation on Tuesday into Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) after its superintendent was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ian Roberts was revealed to be…
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 2h
Democrat School Board Chair Ends Senate Campaign After Illegal Migrant’s Arrest
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— Oct 16, 2025
A Democratic Senate candidate ended her campaign Thursday as her school board continues to deal with the fallout of a superintendent’s arrest by immigration authorities. Jackie Norris, who currently leads the Des Moines…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Illegal Migrant Superintendent With Criminal Record Also Faked A Doctorate — And Des Moines Knew Before Hiring
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— Oct 2, 2025
The illegal immigrant with a criminal record serving as a school superintendent who was recently nabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also lied about other things on his resume — including fabricating a…
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Trump Hires Two People Who Would Be Key To Any Potential 2024 Action
Reporting
— Aug 13, 2021
Two new hires by former President Donald Trump are driving speculation that he is gearing up to launch another presidential campaign in 2024. The Des Moines Register reported Thursday that Trump , through his Save…
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Satanic ‘Holiday’ Display Spotted at Iowa State Capitol Building
Reporting
— Dec 10, 2023
In these troubled times, tributes to Satan can even be found in America’s highest halls of power, including the Iowa Statehouse. KCCI-TV in Des Moines reported Wednesday how the state’s Capitol building is currently…
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Republican Radio Host Considering Presidential Run Even if Trump Enters the Race
Reporting
— Sep 19, 2022
Conservative radio host Larry Elder revealed that he is considering a run for the White House in 2024 even if former President Donald Trump makes the same decision. During an interview with the Des Moines Register …
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Most millionaires run dull businesses and drive older cars
Scrap-metal dealers and welders often out-accumulate doctors because wealth is what you keep and invest, not what you earn.
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CNN Reveals Who Qualified for Iowa Debate Ahead of Caucus Day
Reporting
— Jan 2, 2024
Former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are the only candidates who qualified for CNN’s Republican primary debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 10, the outlet…
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David Letterman Bags Groceries and Stocks Shelves in Iowa
Reporting
— Jul 24, 2023
Comedian David Letterman joined the workforce Friday, bagging groceries and stocking shelves at the Hy-Vee grocery store in Des Moines, Iowa. An image went viral on Facebook with the caption, “You never know who you’ll…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Mike Pence to Launch 2024 Presidential Campaign in Iowa Next Week
Reporting
— May 31, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on June 7 in Des Moines, Iowa, a source familiar with his plans confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation…
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Trump Expected to Win Big in Iowa – Final Poll Hints It’ll Be a Total Blowout
Reporting
— Jan 15, 2024
Donald Trump appears to be heading to a comfortable victory in Monday’s Iowa caucuses. According to the final Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom poll released Saturday , nearly half of likely caucusgoers support the…
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Iowa Governor Called to Pardon Christian Veteran Who Beheaded Satanic ‘Holiday’ Statue, DeSantis Offers Help
Reporting
— Dec 16, 2023
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is coming under pressure to pardon the Christian veteran charged with destroying a satanic statue that had been on display in the state Capitol building in Des Moines. The statue, which depicted…
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 2h
Watch: Trump Asked Point-Blank If He Would Take a Plea Deal – ‘That’s a Wise Guy Question’
Reporting
— Aug 14, 2023
There is one thing that former President Donald Trump says he will not be doing — taking any type of a plea deal with regard to his current indictments. While in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, the 45th president made it…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Volunteers Gather to Help Man Keep Christmas Tradition Going After Tragedy Strikes
Reporting
— Dec 13, 2021
This year was a tough year for the Marks’ of Des Moines, Iowa. Dale and Julie, grandparents, were hit with COVID-19 in September. Julie got well again, but Dale had a rough go of it. He suffered two strokes and a heart…
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In Democratic Debate, Sanders-Warren Flap Makes a Winner out of Biden
Reporting
— Jan 15, 2020
Six Democratic U.S. presidential candidates sparred over war and trade, gender and health care, in a pressure-packed debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, with the first nominating contest in the state less than three…
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22-Year Navy Veteran Gets Amazing Kidney Donation from Last Person He Expected
Reporting
— Sep 22, 2021
Natalie Luvaas understands what it means to see loved ones struggle with health issues, weather countless procedures and hope for better times. A corrections officer in Des Moines, Washington, and mom of four — two of…
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EXCLUSIVE: School District Makes Staff ‘Honor All Gender Identities’ In Acknowledgment Statements
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— Oct 30, 2024
An Iowa school district tells staff to avow gender ideology, honor American Indian land and decry slavery at some staff functions, according to documents obtained by public records request. West Des Moines Community…
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Every form already nudges, so design the nudge on purpose
Neutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.
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‘Can’t Have a President Kamala Harris’: Nikki Haley Tells Supporters Ahead of Iowa Caucuses
Reporting
— Jan 15, 2024
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley spoke to supporters on Monday morning ahead of the Iowa caucuses. While speaking to a crowd of people at Drake Diner in Des Moines, Iowa, Haley said voters could either “go back to the…
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‘Don’t Turn This Into a Drinking Game’: Nikki Haley Says DeSantis’ Lies Will Leave Students ‘Wasted’
Reporting
— Jan 11, 2024
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley joked that students at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa would be “wasted” at the end of the debate due to the amount of lies told by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). During opening…
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Trump Announces Plans To Sue News Outlet For Poll Showing Harris Ahead In 2024 Election
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— Dec 16, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he plans to sue the Des Moines Register and pollster Ann Selzer over her survey finding Vice President Kamala Harris leading in Iowa ahead of the 2024 presidential…
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Communities Prepare 25th 9/11 Anniversary Tributes
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— Sep 6, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, communities across the country are marking the day with memorials, ceremonies, and walks honoring victims and first responders, including events in Des Moines and new regional memorials, while personal stories highlight the lasting impact of that day. The commemorations emphasize remembrance and education for younger generations through memorials like Daniel Crisman Park and other dedicated sites.
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Another Major LGBT Pride Event Bleeds Corporate Sponsors During Trump’s Second Term
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— Jun 3, 2025
Capital City Pride, a big-budget pro-LGBT event in Des Moines, Iowa, faces a large loss of corporate support going into June 2025’s Pride Month festivities. Capital City Pride could lose up to $75,000 in corporate…
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 3h
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