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Today

WOWT7 hr ago

Iowa Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Shelby County highways

weareiowa.com8 hr ago

Des Moines police asking for help locating missing endangered teen

The Des Moines Register8 hr ago

See where Iowa State basketball ranks in the AP and coaches polls

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The Des Moines Register8 hr ago

Watch live as Rob Sand holds first news conference since election

The Des Moines Register9 hr ago

Linda Graham Obituary

WOWT9 hr ago

Iowa Governor-Elect Rob Sand holds first news conference

New Castle News9 hr ago

Postal employee shot 2 co-workers at an Iowa post office before being captured, police say

KGAN9 hr ago

RAGBRAI 2027 theme looks back to 1973

The Des Moines Register10 hr ago

Des Moines motorcyclist dies in I-80 crash near Northeast Mixmaster

KCCI11 hr ago

Des Moines motorcyclist killed in crash near east mixmaster

The Des Moines Register11 hr ago

Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 1-7

weareiowa.com6:47 am

E-bike battery causes fire on Des Moines’ east side

Axios6:36 am

Dallas County, Iowa flips blue after longtime GOP dominance

The Des Moines Register6:29 am

'They've slaughtered it': State law limits Des Moines’ economic growth

The Des Moines Register6:20 am

Polk, Dallas counties shift siren test day to reach more people

Axios6:19 am

Trump won these Iowa counties. Rob Sand did, too.

KCCI6:15 am

Iowa weather: A sunny, dry, and warm to start the work week

CoStar6:13 am

News | Top industrial leases recognized for Des Moines

The Des Moines Register6:13 am

Iowa State basketball vs. Southern prediction, game preview

The Des Moines Register6:03 am

Looking ahead to every Iowa high school football semifinal game

The Des Moines Register6:02 am

Dallas County rode the blue wave on Election Day. Here’s why:

South China Morning Post4:00 am

Meet Christine Lauridsen Sand, wife of Iowa governor-elect and ex-Prada model Rob Sand

Polk County Iowa (.gov)12:41 am

Des Moines man sentenced to prison for Lumberyard shooting

Yesterday

KCCIYesterday

Iowa weather: Sunny and warm Monday, tracking rain chances

WHO13.comYesterday

Des Moines Art Center event honors legacy of civil rights advocate

weareiowa.comYesterday

Love Island encourages Des Moines singles to apply for upcoming season

WHO13.comYesterday

Iowa Military Veterans Band honors veterans with annual Des Moines concert

KIMTYesterday

Chicago man ordered to repay $83K in Des Moines elder fraud case

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Kickoff time, TV announced for Iowa State-Cincinnati Nov. 14 game

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

For West Des Moines, data centers have been all positive | Opinion

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa law fuels LifeWise Academy growth, including in Des Moines metro

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa needs to stay on track to stop the illicit vape problem | Opinion

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Errors come home to roost for Republicans | Letters

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Holiday shopping gets underway at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique

Saturday, November 7

weareiowa.comNov 7

Des Moines Holiday Expo kicks off early Christmas shopping with over 200 exhibitors

weareiowa.comNov 7

New art fair gives professional artists a platform in Des Moines

KCCINov 7

Iowa weather: Sunny skies and mild Sunday

KCCINov 7

Des Moines Children's Museum opens new, temporary location following Valley West Mall closure

WHO13.comNov 7

A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

WHO13.comNov 7

Des Moines event supports research into rare lung cancer

weareiowa.comNov 7

Des Moines Holiday Boutique brings the Christmas spirit

The Des Moines RegisterNov 7

3 takeaways from Iowa State football's loss vs Baylor | Hines

WHO13.comNov 7

E-bike’s lithium battery sparks fire at Des Moines home

weareiowa.comNov 7

Des Moines firefighters respond to east side fire started by e-bike

https://www.islands.com/Nov 7

Under An Hour From Des Moines Is A Midwestern State Park With Camping, Fishing, And Scenic Trails

The Des Moines RegisterNov 7

Sandra Crabtree Obituary

WHO13.comNov 7

Local finds for the whole family: New vendors at Des Moines Holiday Boutique

AP NewsNov 7

Investigators are looking into whether an Iowa postal worker targeted her colleague in shooting

Friday, November 6

The GazetteNov 6

Photo Gallery: Iowa City Liberty at Ankeny Football (11/06/2026)

weareiowa.comNov 6

Urban Dreams breaks ground on affordable housing in heart of Des Moines

KCCINov 6

Going to the Dome: Iowa high school football semifinal matchups announced

KSOMNov 6

Des Moines Police Give Update On Thursday Post Office Shooting

WHO13.comNov 6

Neighbors of accused Des Moines post office shooter describe quiet, private resident

KCCINov 6

Des Moines police share update after quick response to post office shooting

KCCINov 6

Appeals court upholds conviction of Iowa man who shot ex-girlfriend's parents

WHO13.comNov 6

Des Moines post office shooting suspect held without bond as investigation continues

Business RecordNov 6

West Des Moines among recipients of Main Street Iowa grants totaling $1.1 million

KCRGNov 6

Des Moines man arrested after allegedly shooting 2 McDonald’s workers over order dispute

KCRGNov 6

Des Moines Police share update on shooting that injured 3 people at post office

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