city in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city
Police identify 16-year-old killed in off-road motorcycle crash Saturday: The 16-year-old from Des Moines was riding in northeastern Polk County when his ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/22/police-identify-16-year-old-killed-in-off-road-motorcycle-crash-zachary-brennecke/73416303007/
Suspect in girlfriend's killing has history of abuse against victim: A Des Moines man who was arrested Friday for the alleged beating death of his girlfriend has ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/22/suspect-des-moines-homicide-derrick-earnest-history-of-abuse-against-victim-holly-hudson-snowgren/73414439007/
US to close 'gun show loophole' and require more background checks: A rule requiring gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-close-gun-show-loophole-require-more-background-checks-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Woman killed in Friday morning stabbing, Des Moines police said: Des Moines police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old woman who was stabbed and died ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/19/woman-dies-des-moines-stabbing-unitypoint-methodist-14th-place/73381152007/
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids: Making Iowa a place for immigrants to avoid amid an ongoing labor shortage and eased ...
thedailybeast.com/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-defies-feds-to-scare-migrants-and-endanger-kids
Des Moines police ask public to help find 13-year-old boy who went missing Sunday
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/15/des-moines-police-missing-child-tristan-manning-13/73325043007/
Iowa nursing homes’ staffing levels are among the nation’s worst, federal data show
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/04/17/nursing-home-staffing-in-iowa-among-nations-worst-federal-data/73354201007/
Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-bill-to-prohibit-firearms-tracking-headed-to-iowa-gov-reynolds-desk/
Don't ask Iowa Student Loan borrowers, some of them desperate, to sign away their rights
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/19/iowa-student-loan-borrowers-sign-away-rights-default-confession-judgment/73359713007/
Police identify motorcyclist killed on Des Moines' east side Sunday: The 41-year-old Des Moines man crashed into a Jeep near University Avenue and East 16th ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/09/police-identify-motorcyclist-killed-on-des-moines-east-side-sunday/73261840007/
Des Moines police identify 18-year-old killed in city's first homicide of 2024: Des Moines police on Thursday identified the 18-year-old who died in the city's ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/04/des-moines-police-identify-18-year-old-jacob-matthew-brown-killed-in-2024-shooting/73204333007/
Respiratory illnesses have Des Moines children's hospital at capacity. What you should know:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/04/22/blank-childrens-hospital-respiratory-illness-rise-rsv-influenza-bronchitis-family-health/73375649007/
U.S. Supreme Court rejects DMPD appeal in photographer's lawsuit over 2020 protest arrest
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/16/des-moines-police-2020-protest-lawsuit-appeal-ted-nieters-rejected-us-supreme-court/73334014007/
Des Moines to pay $50,000 to settle another George Floyd protest arrest lawsuit: Approved this week, the settlement is in addition to $25,000 Jacob Sahr received ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/18/des-moines-george-floyd-protest-2020-lawsuit-settlement-50k-jacob-sahr-polk-county/73359317007/
Iowa Supreme Court overturns $790K sexual harassment verdict against state Human Services
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/12/iowa-supreme-court-rules-against-social-workers-sex-harassment-suit/73290210007/
Motorcyclist dies in collision with turning Jeep in Des Moines, police say: A motorcycle hit a Jeep Sunday on East University Avenue and the 41-year-old driver ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/07/police-motorcycle-jeep-collision-in-des-moines-kills-rider-41/73240228007/
Iowa’s AEA restructure ‘phenomenal place to start,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds says : Governor tells reporters Wednesday she is ‘happy’ with new law that changed the ...
thegazette.com/state-government/iowas-aea-restructure-phenomenal-place-to-start-gov-kim-reynolds-says/
New book looks at Des Moines police response to 2020 protests, asks for better relationship
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/12/new-book-looks-at-des-moines-police-response-to-2020-george-floyd-protests-just-voices/73096570007/
After student stabbed outside Hoover High, Des Moines school to settle lawsuit for $5,000
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/19/des-moines-public-schools-settles-lawsuit-stabbing-student/73382679007/
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16-year-old charged for allegedly shooting man with 3D-printed gun in Des Moines: Police found two 3D-printed handguns by the scene of a shooting with injuries ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/10/16-year-old-charged-allegedly-shooting-man-with-3d-printed-gun-des-moines-easton-boulevard/73278287007/
Motorcyclist dies near Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines: The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/30/motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-in-east-des-moines-grand-avenue-13th-street/73154708007/
Kim Reynolds signs AEA overhaul, teacher pay raise into law. Here's how it will work:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/27/aea-bill-iowa-teacher-pay-increase-kim-reynolds-just-signed-what-to-know/73112081007/
Citations for texting while driving soared in 2023. More police will be watching this week.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/01/iowa-distracted-driving-special-enforcement-texting-while-driving/73129927007/
Lawmakers approve overhaul of Iowa’s mental health system. Here’s what it would do.
thegazette.com/state-government/lawmakers-approve-overhaul-of-iowas-mental-health-system-heres-what-it-would-do/
Court affirms murder conviction for Des Moines youth who was just 15 when arrested
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/12/des-moines-teens-murder-conviction-upheld-on-appeal/73277108007/
Capitol Notebook: Iowa lawmakers pass bill expanding police, fire disability benefits
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-iowa-lawmakers-pass-bill-expanding-police-fire-disability-benefits/
Des Moines man charged after pouring gasoline on girlfriend and setting house on fire
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/25/des-moines-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-starting-house-fire-amherst-street/73089788007/
One dead, three injured in Des Moines' first homicide case in 2024, police said: Police are investigating Des Moines' first homicide after a shooting at an ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/03/one-dead-three-injured-shooting-des-moines-first-homicide-2024-residences-at-river-view/73188321007/
One dead in fatal Des Moines hotel shooting on Wednesday morning, authorities said
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/10/one-dead-in-fatal-hotel-shooting-in-des-moines-police-said/73271996007/
Judge blocks demolition of Iowa outdoor art installation: Creator says Des Moines Art Center violating contract for the landscape art
thegazette.com/crime-courts/judge-blocks-demolition-of-iowa-outdoor-art-installation/
Des Moines apartment building fire leaves tenant in critical condition, others displaced
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/07/man-in-critical-condition-after-des-moines-apartment-fire/73237660007/
Man shot in front of Des Moines liquor store during argument, police say: A man was shot in front of liquor market on Des Moines' southeast side.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/26/man-shot-in-front-of-des-moines-liquor-store-sahota-food-mart-during-argument/73107048007/
Des Moines man crashes into police vehicle after allegedly speeding away from State Patrol
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/01/man-crashes-into-des-moines-police-car-after-alleged-car-chase-state-patrol-david-ragan/73170480007/
Des Moines gang member pleads guilty to firearm and fentanyl trafficking, gets 23 years
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/05/des-moines-gang-member-omb-gets-23-years-federal-prison-weapons-fentanyl-charges/73211813007/
Des Moines police identify 30-year-old killed in shooting at hotel: A second person injured in the shooting is in critical condition, police said Thursday.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/11/police-identify-30-year-old-sayvon-propps-killed-in-shooting-at-des-moines-hotel-ramada/73293182007/
Iowa nurse accused of role in million-dollar scheme to defraud Medicare: Examples of Medicare fraud cited against Des Moines nurse include allegedly ordering ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/04/11/medicare-fraud-scheme-charged-against-iowa-nurse/73268844007/
Iowans, remember the solar eclipse of 2017? Here's why the 2024 eclipse is different
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/06/iowa-total-solar-eclipse-path-time-2024-compared-to-2017/73205119007/
Des Moines police make arrest in homicide, a 'drug-related robbery', seek help finding car
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/05/des-moines-police-make-arrest-in-homicide-2024-a-drug-related-robbery-jacob-matthew-brown/73222260007/
Water main break blasts Des Moines intersection with water: Des Moines Police had to close a flooded intersection in Des Moines on Friday after a broken water ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/29/a-water-break-caused-a-des-moines-intersection-to-close-friday-march-29-2024/73147883007/
Des Moines police ask for help finding teen missing since Sunday: Des Moines police said the girl left a residence in the 100 block of Second Avenue on Sunday ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/27/des-moines-police-ask-help-finding-missing-15-year-old-girl-damarianna-ari-james-graham/73115797007/
A sinkhole formed in the Drake neighborhood. The city wants homeowners to pay for it
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/11/des-moines-homeowner-appeals-city-requirement-to-fix-street-sinkhole-drake/72844161007/
Paid articlePaid Get your steps in and get paid: Des Moines suburbs looking for special census workers
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/ankeny/2024/03/27/ankeny-waukee-norwalk-bondurant-pleasant-hill-des-moines-suburbs-hiring-paid-census-workers/73097703007/
A majority say students should be in US legally to get in-state tuition, Iowa Poll finds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/18/iowa-poll-most-support-requiring-legal-us-entry-for-in-state-tuition/72788810007/
Iowa loses women's basketball championship in Caitlin Clark's final game: Caitlin Clark will end her career at Iowa without the elusive national championship.
axios.com/local/des-moines/2024/04/07/caitlin-clark-iowa-hawkeyes-lose-ncaa-basketball-championship-south-carolina
Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
- South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.
- Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.
- It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.
- The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
Police seek help finding 7-year-old child missing from Des Moines: Parker Spencer, 7, was last seen wearing blue pajama pants without a shirt or shoes on.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/11/police-seek-help-finding-parker-spencer-missing-from-des-moines/72935384007/
A new Amtrak route may go straight through Des Moines: Would you take an Amtrak from Iowa to Texas? A federal study is exploring a possible route.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/22/new-amtrak-route-could-pass-through-des-moines/72668770007/
Davenport mobile home park racks up decades of wastewater treatment deficiencies: DNR: A mobile home park in Davenport discharges excessive pollution because of ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/tech/science/environment/2024/03/27/dnr-mobile-home-parks-wastewater-deficiencies-could-cost-1m-to-fix/73101030007/
A decidedly warm winter: America logged record high temperatures Monday: The National Weather Service says 78 daily maximum high temperature records were matched ...
usatoday.com/story/graphics/2024/02/27/record-high-temperatures-across-us/72761279007/
Edwin Allen, Des Moines landlord and Zora owner, jailed as bar inventory goes to auction
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/06/edwin-allen-des-moines-zora-owner-arrested-after-missing-court-appearance-released/72864847007/
One dead in Des Moines' second fatal crash of 2024: No other individuals were injured. The Des Moines Police Department is investigating the crash.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/11/one-dead-in-fatal-motorcycle-suv-crash-in-des-moines/72937432007/
Iowa agrees to speed up access to civil court cases as part of lawsuit settlement
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-agrees-to-speed-up-access-to-civil-court-cases-as-part-of-lawsuit-settlement/
Paid articlePaid Des Moines police sex harassment trial to begin in May as a plaintiff claims ongoing abuse
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/04/des-moines-police-harassment-lawsuit-trial-union-president/72614915007/
Des Moines police ask for help finding Pura Social Club shooting suspect: Cori Shields, 25, of Des Moines, has an active arrest warrant for attempted murder ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/02/cori-shields-des-moines-attempted-murder-suspect-pura-social-club-shooting-march/73177590007/
Police citizen review boards always fail and take leaders off the hook: Opinion: Citizen review boards investigating police action do not bring about more ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/04/01/police-citizen-review-boards-always-fail-take-leaders-off-hook/73123434007/
A Des Moines man allegedly brutally beat his dog 2 years ago. He was arrested Friday.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/08/des-moines-man-jermaine-hargrove-arrested-allegedly-abusing-his-dog-on-camera-2022/72897693007/
When is the last day to file taxes? The important dates Iowans should known for 2024
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/2024/03/27/when-are-taxes-due-2024-find-out-when-to-file-federal-state-taxes-in-iowa-irs-tax-return/73116150007/
Portions of the I-80 northeast mixmaster to close in March. Find out when:: Those planning on traveling in Des Moines can expect road closures at the northeast ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/08/parts-of-the-i80-i35-i235-northeast-mixmaster-close-in-march-des-moines-iowa/72884520007/
Des Moines' top police officials will get raises under new contract: Another round of pay raises are on the horizon for most of Des Moines' top police officials ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/02/20/des-moines-police-department-captains-sergeants-pay-raises-benefits-boost/72605737007/
Paid articlePaid Bull euthanized after escaping during the Iowa Beef Expo at the state fairgrounds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/13/large-bull-missing-des-moines-iowa-state-fairgrounds-dmpd/72581725007/
18-year-old charged in fatal Urbandale crash that started with high-speed police chase
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/01/one-dead-urbandale-car-crash-86th-street-douglas-avenue-friday-morning/72802296007/
Judge orders Des Moines police to turn over hundreds of use-of-force reports from protests
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/02/20/des-moines-police-lose-open-records-lawsuit-over-use-of-force-reports/72631314007/
Paid articlePaid Goodbye, winter. The first day of spring is rapidly approaching for Iowa.: The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring in Iowa.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/21/when-is-the-first-day-of-spring-in-2024-here-are-iowa-spring-months-forecast/72663014007/
Des Moines pastor sentenced in indecent exposure case, will avoid prison: The victim testified Monday that Jose Artero Flores' indecent exposure not only ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/04/des-moines-pastor-jose-artero-flores-sentenced-in-indecent-exposure-case/72842137007/
New pickleball courts are coming to Altoona in summer 2024. Find out where:: Some new pickleball courts are coming to Altoona in the summer of 2024 ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/03/08/new-pickleball-courts-coming-to-altoona-ironwood-park-in-summer-2024/72716389007/
Paid articlePaid Ludington: What's the real reason Reynolds wants to change Iowa's AEAs?: When I heard Gov. Kim Reynolds wanted to change Iowa’s system of Area Education Agencies ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/opinion/2024/02/12/opinion-the-aea-system-isnt-broken-so-why-does-reynolds-want-to-change-it/72493150007/
A body was found along the Des Moines River north of the University Ave. bridge on Saturday
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/03/deceased-male-found-along-the-des-moines-river-north-of-university-ave/72830669007/
Over 100 Iowans decry Kim Reynolds' policies in protest outside governor's mansion
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/16/over-100-iowans-gather-to-protest-gov-kim-reynolds-policies/72869085007/
Police identify 50-year-old who died in motorcycle crash in Des Moines: Des Moines police identified the 50-year-old motorcyclist who died in the city's second ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/03/15/des-moines-police-identify-50-year-old-who-died-in-motorcycle-crash-army-post-road/72989299007/
Seattle man faces third murder charge, accused in gang gunfight: A man already jailed in connection with deadly shootings in Des Moines and Tukwila is facing a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-man-faces-third-murder-charge-accused-in-gang-gunfight/
Birdland Park's transformation could start next year. Get a sneak peek at the first plans:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/14/birdland-park-des-moines-marina-upgrades-ice-skating-boat-ramp-plans/72933210007/
Paid articlePaid Des Moines man arrested and charged for receiving nude photos of 8-year-old for money
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/02/22/des-moines-man-charged-for-receiving-nude-photos-of-minors-for-money/72698645007/
Meet Caitlin Clark's Family: What To Know About The Basketball Star's Parents And Two Brothers
womenshealthmag.com/life/a46696795/caitlin-clark-family/
Paid articlePaid Broadway Avenue in Des Moines undergoes $80 million makeover. Here's what to know
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines-polk-county/2024/02/15/80-million-renovation-in-the-works-for-broadway-avenue-in-des-moines/72578398007/
Paid articlePaid 17-year-old Des Moines resident charged in fatal car crash, police say: The unidentified youth was charged with homicide by vehicle, Des Moines police said.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/02/12/des-moines-resident-17-charged-in-fatal-car-crash-police-say/72573855007/
Completion date set for the new federal courthouse in Des Moines. When will it open?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/22/construction-of-des-moines-federal-courthouse-will-be-complete-soon/72684671007/
City of Des Moines turns to US Supreme Court over ruling in George Floyd protest lawsuit
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/02/19/des-moines-appeal-supreme-court-scotus-george-floyd-protest-lawsuit/72620253007/
Paid articlePaid Atin Wright's half-court buzzer-beater gives Drake men's basketball victory at Evansville
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2024/02/13/drake-mens-basketball-wins-on-atin-wrights-buzzer-beater/72593004007/
Des Moines man found dead on Hickman Road due to cold exposure: The low temperature the day the 52-year-old was found was minus 17 degrees.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/01/22/des-moines-man-found-dead-on-hickman-road-due-to-cold-exposure/72315743007/
Spend a day on duty with Des Moines Fire Department paramedics: The Des Moines Fire Department plans to launch a pilot program involving high-volume nonemergency ...
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/local/des-moines/2024/02/09/photos-ride-along-with-dmfds-paramedic-squad/72486608007/
Two injured in shooting during private party on Grand Avenue: One of the victims suffered a life-threatening injury. One person was arrested for assaulting an ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/01/28/des-moines-police-investigate-shooting-at-private-party-sunday-morning/72388135007/
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