Des Moines native Melissa McCollum tapped to lead Iowa's largest public library system

Des Moines native Melissa McCollum will lead Iowa's largest public library system.

Driver spots assault rifle atop Des Moines police officer's squad car

A woman in Des Moines, Iowa, spotted an assault rifle on the roof of a police officer's squad car on Sunday afternoon, with ...
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Iowa counties support Shelby and Story county suit against Summit pipeline

The Iowa State Association of Counties is seeking financial assistance from counties for a friend-of-the-court brief in ...

Key injuries loom over Iowa football vs. Michigan State on senior day | PODCAST

Listen as the Register's Tyler Tachman and Chad Leistikow dissect what's left to play for and Iowa injury situation against ...
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Iowa abandons plan for private health care services in prisons, union leader says

The state no longer is considering contracting with a private company to provide health care services in Iowa's nine prisons, ...
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Iowa nursing home owner faces 17 claims over resident deaths or harm in 16 months

An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits over the past 16 months, a review ...

Des Moines apartments for rent saw price decreases since last October

Nationwide, apartment rental listing prices are essentially unchanged from last month's $1,900. One-bedroom rentals across ...

Motorcyclist dies after overnight crash in Des Moines

A motorcyclist dies in Des Moines after losing control and crashing into a curb. Police continue the investigation.
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Remembering real estate Iowa icon Bill Knapp

“The Des Moines area and the entire state of Iowa lost a legend with the passing of Bill Knapp. A visionary, community leader ...
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Curious Iowa: Why did the Iowa capital move from Iowa City to Des Moines?

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Old Capitol building proudly sits in the center of the Pentacrest on the University of Iowa campus ...