city in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city
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.
RFK Jr. rules out Libertarian presidential run: "We're not gonna have any problems getting on the ballot ourselves." Kennedy said Saturday.
axios.com/2024/04/14/rfk-jr-libertarian-independent-2024-race-iowa
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
Don't hand over the authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to Kim Reynolds
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/16/keep-iowa-civil-rights-commission-intact-no-transfer-authority-kim-reynolds/73331853007/
Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride fundraiser to return June 1: The annual event has traditionally drawn Iowa politicians and future presidential contenders alike.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/joni-ernsts-roast-and-ride-fundraiser-to-return-june-1/73323743007/
A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. : Crowds and clouds didn't stop people from gathering across the path of totality ...
npr.org/sections/solar-eclipse/2024/04/08/1243386496/solar-eclipse-2024
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/
What is Caitlin Clark's greatest legacy as a college athlete? Normalizing what wasn't before.
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/from-the-editor/2024/04/14/what-is-caitlin-clarks-greatest-legacy-as-a-superstar-college-athlete/73299067007/
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/
Iowa Supreme Court weighs whether 6-week abortion ban can take effect: For now, abortion remains legal in Iowa up to 22 weeks of pregnancy. But the case before ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/11/iowa-abortion-ban-court/
Iowa puts $1 million toward summer meal sites, still faces criticism for rejecting federal funds
pbs.org/newshour/nation/iowa-puts-1-million-toward-summer-meal-sites-still-faces-criticism-for-rejecting-federal-funds
Environmental groups petition EPA to force Iowa to tackle livestock water pollution
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/17/groups-petition-epa-to-take-emergency-action-on-iowa-cafo-water-quality/73328893007/
At the Iowa Capitol, guns for teachers is a bigger priority than feeding children
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/07/guns-for-teachers-more-important-than-feeding-kids-iowa-legislature/73197773007/
Bill to help struggling young readers and their teachers approved by Iowa lawmakers
thegazette.com/state-government/bill-to-help-struggling-young-readers-and-their-teachers-approved-by-iowa-lawmakers/
Des Moines' oldest synagogue celebrates 150 years serving Jewish community: Starting out in a rented hall in 1873, Temple B'nai Jeshurun is now celebrating its ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/02/temple-bnai-jeshurun-des-moines-is-celebrating-150-years-serving-iowa-jewish-community/72845135007/
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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/
Kim Reynolds signs law repealing gender balance requirement for Iowa boards and commissions
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/03/kim-reynolds-signs-law-repealing-gender-balance-rule-iowa-boards-commissions/73169839007/
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/
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/
Iowa Supreme Court justice asked to recuse himself from divorce appeal over alleged affair
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/15/iowa-supreme-court-justice-christopher-mcdonald-affair-divorce-appeal/73305052007/
Campaign Almanac: Iowa congressional challengers announce strong fundraising: Christina Bohannan raises $820k in 1st quarter of 2024
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/campaign-almanac-iowa-congressional-challengers-announce-strong-fundraising/
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/
3 more Des Moines neighborhoods become Invest DSM revitalization targets. Who's eligible?
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/04/02/three-more-des-moines-neighborhoods-eligible-for-revitalization-funds/73165910007/
Paid articlePaid 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/
Longtime Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders to resign this fall, city officials confirm
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/04/02/longtime-des-moines-city-manager-scott-sanders-to-resign-this-fall/73182966007/
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/
Citing claims of meth use, state revokes Des Moines child care center’s license: Meth use allegation leads to Des Moines child care center's license being ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/04/des-moines-child-care-centers-license-pulled-after-meth-use-claims/73186068007/
Iowa Senate OKs bill helping Boy Scout sex abuse survivors recoup more money in settlement
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/09/iowa-legislature-senate-oks-law-change-to-help-boy-scout-sexual-abuse-survivors/73260539007/
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/
The Des Moines School Board has an open seat. These 6 applicants want to fill it.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/04/des-moines-public-school-board-district-4-choice-applicants-to-replace-teree-caldwell-johnson-dmps/73195633007/
Eminent domain bill to give landowners more legal options advancing for first time in Iowa Senate
thegazette.com/state-government/eminent-domain-bill-to-give-landowners-more-legal-options-advancing-for-first-time-in-iowa-senate/
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 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/
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/
Iowa looks to change statute of limitations law to help Boy Scout sexual abuse survivors
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/03/iowa-could-change-law-to-help-boy-scout-sex-abuse-survivors-get-damages-national-settlement/73190572007/
Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/two-shootings-two-different-responses-maine-restricts-guns-while-iowa-arms-teachers/
Governor proclaims ‘University of Iowa Women’s Wrestling Day’ after meeting champions
thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/governor-proclaims-university-of-iowa-womens-wrestling-day-after-meeting-champions/
Capitol Notebook: Bill prescribing Iowa’s use of $27M in opioid settlement funds advances
thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-bill-prescribing-iowas-use-of-27m-in-opioid-settlement-funds-advances/
Jesse Eisenberg Hosts ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ Screening for Apes: “The Bonobos Were Very Curious”
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jesse-eisenberg-sasquatch-sunset-screening-for-apes-1235876233/
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.
Listen: On Iowa Politics Podcast: On the podcast this week: the future of abortion access in Iowa, an AEA bill redo, traffic camera restrictions green lit
thegazette.com/on-iowa-politics-podcast/on-iowa-politics-podcast-the-future-of-abortion-access-in-iowa-an-aea-bill-redo-traffic-camera-re/
Six Des Moines Register, WHO and other Iowa journalists who reported on World War II
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/07/iowa-journalists-des-moines-register-who-covered-world-war-2-overseas-journalism/72949305007/
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/
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/
Donald Trump Has a Liz Cheney Problem: The former Wyoming representative and frequent Trump critic drew a large crowd in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday night.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-liz-cheney-iowa-2024-1884956
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/
More Iowans approve of this state official's job performance than they do the governor's
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/20/iowa-poll-more-iowans-approve-of-state-auditor-job-performance-rob-sand-kim-reynolds/72780505007/
Everything to know about Liz Cheney's visit to Des Moines: Attorney and former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is coming to Des Moines to speak for the spring Bucksbaum ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/26/liz-cheney-to-speak-in-des-moines-where-when-drake-university-martin-bucksbaum-lecture/73103970007/
Iowa lawmakers send bill making illegal immigration state crime to governor’s desk
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4544255-iowa-lawmakers-send-bill-illegal-immigration-crime-governors-desk/
Quick Glance: Legal Battle Over Texas Immigration Law Intensifies Again
- A federal appeals court issued a ruling late on Tuesday that once more halts Texas from apprehending migrants suspected of unlawfully entering the United States, shortly after the Supreme Court implemented the stringent new immigration law.
- Earlier in the day, a split decision by the Supreme Court granted Texas permission to enforce a statute granting law enforcement extensive authority to detain migrants believed to have illegally crossed the border while the legal conflict regarding the provision unfolds.
- Opponents view the legislation as the most extreme effort by a state to regulate immigration since the passage of an Arizona law over a decade ago, parts of which were invalidated by the Supreme Court.
- The dispute over the immigration statute in Texas is among several legal clashes between Texan officials and the Biden administration concerning the extent to which the state can monitor the Texas-Mexico border and deter unauthorized border crossings.
No affordable rental homes completed in Des Moines in 2023, report says: Though it succeeded in getting some Habitat homes built for buyers, the city of Des ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2024/03/19/des-moines-fails-to-meet-affordable-housing-goals-for-2023-hud-rental-homes/72983399007/
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I want to be a mom. Abortion policies and IVF choices limit my options – and my future.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/03/21/abortion-ivf-mother-parenting/73026897007/
Iowa Poll: Nearly half approve of jobs Ernst, Grassley are doing, but disapproval grows
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/22/iowa-poll-nearly-half-of-iowans-approve-senators-joni-ernst-chuck-grassley-job-performance/72775040007/
Des Moines election results: Mike Simonson wins the at-large City Council seat: Mike Simonson won Tuesday’s special election, leaving him in charge of the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/19/election-results-who-will-win-at-large-seat-des-moines-city-council-2024-connie-boesen/72944095007/
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/
Connie Boesen, Greg Edwards play pickleball as part of National Senior Games Week
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2024/03/20/des-moines-mayor-connie-boesen-angela-connelly-celebrate-national-senior-games-week/73040233007/
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/
Earth Day is coming up. What's the history of the day?: Now that Saint Patrick's Day is over, it is time to focus on a different kind of green.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/03/26/when-is-earth-day-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it/73103374007/
Fast start not enough for Drake women's basketball in first-round NCAA Tournament loss
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/drake/drake-bulldogs/2024/03/22/colorado-overpowers-drake-womens-basketball-in-ncaa-tournament-opener/73019652007/
Easter bunny greets children and Gov. Kim Reynolds at Terrace Hill Annual Egg Hunt
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/23/gov-kim-reynolds-easter-bunny-greet-kids-at-annual-easter-egg-hunt/73082701007/
Ex-anchor Sonya Heitshusen loses discrimination lawsuit against WHO TV parent company
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/03/07/sonya-heitshusen-loses-who-tv-discrimination-lawsuit-against-nexstar/72865743007/
Is this what making ‘every effort to live in peace with everyone’ looks like in Iowa?
thegazette.com/staff-columnists/is-this-what-making-every-effort-to-live-in-peace-with-everyone-looks-like-in-iowa/
Paid articlePaid 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/
Iowa DNR would be barred from bidding on land at auction under bill advancing in Iowa
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/12/iowa-bill-barring-dnr-from-buying-land-at-auction-advances-over-concerns-conservation-groups/72942457007/
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 See photos from City Council candidate Justyn Lewis' election night watch party: Des Moines City Council at-large candidate Justyn Lewis hosts an election watch ...
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2024/03/19/photos-justyn-lewis-hosts-election-night-watch-party/73036374007/
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/
Iowa Supreme Court affirms Des Moines had right to revoke East Village club liquor license
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/03/28/lime-lounge-east-village-lawsuit-against-des-moines-over-liquor-license-fails/73065778007/
Paid articlePaid Meet the 5 candidates running for the at-large Des Moines City Council seat in 2024
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/issues/2024/03/12/des-moines-city-council-election-where-at-large-candidates-stand-on-issues-dart-homelessness-police/72757481007/
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/
Tyson plant closing announcement takes Perry by surprise, but city leaders vow to rebound
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/03/13/tyson-plant-in-perry-iowa-closing-city-leaders-vow-to-rebound/72944472007/
Paid articlePaid Two Iowa lawyers agree to license suspensions and one surrenders license: Two Iowa attorneys receive law license suspensions for negligent handling of cases; a ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/03/08/law-license-suspended-surrendered-in-iowa-attorney-discipline-cases/72872367007/
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/
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 Des Moines election results: Mike Simonson wins the at-large City Council seat: Mike Simonson won Tuesday’s special election, leaving him in charge of the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/19/election-results-who-will-win-at-large-seat-des-moines-city-council-2024-connie-boesen/72944095007/
See photos as Des Moines heads to the polls for a special election: Check out photos as Des Moines residents head to the polls for a special election.
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/elections/2024/03/19/photos-des-moines-votes-in-special-election/73030240007/
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