Bidder identified for ICON water trails project

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Apr 18

Two years after foreclosure, movement toward Valley West Mall redevelopment remains slow

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Apr 16

Iowa House bill proposes $10K raise for state lawmakers, Gov. Kim Reynolds. Here's why:

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Apr 12

JCPenney gives Perry High School $50,000 to make first prom after shooting memorable

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Apr 14

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. convenes hundreds in Iowa to try for access to November ballot

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Apr 17

Nearly 350 workers leave Iowa AEAs as Kim Reynolds pushed to overhaul education agencies

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Apr 11

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill authorizing arrest and deportation of some migrants

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Apr 06

Iowa women's basketball fans rally at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch Final Four win over UConn

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.

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Apr 13

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 ...

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Apr 16

Lawmakers pass ban on guaranteed income programs in Iowa, including 'UpLift' pilot

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Apr 17

Kim Reynolds stretches words' meaning with paltry summer-food program: Opinion: "Unsustainable"? What the governor means is she just doesn't want to spend money ...

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Apr 14

Wear Urbandale swag, feed a child: New apparel store would help pay off school lunch debt

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Iowa mental health services will be overhauled under bill passed by lawmakers: Iowa's mental health and disability services are facing an overhaul under a plan ...

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Apr 13

See photos as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigns for president: Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy speaks to more than 500 Iowans during a stop ...

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Apr 10

Kim Reynolds signs changes to Iowa anti-abortion program into law. What to know:: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Wednesday a bill making changes to her ...

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Apr 11

Iowa governor signs bill that lets state arrest and deport some migrants: The legislation could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation ...

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Quick Glance: Iowa Governor Enacts Law Allowing Arrest and Deportation of Migrants

Governor Reynolds signs law to enforce immigration laws.

Iowa law could lead to criminal repercussions for migrants.

Similar to Texas law, Iowa's bill faces conflicts with federal law.

Iowa's immigrant community seeks information and statements from law enforcement.

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Apr 15

RFK Jr. Says He’s Earned a Spot on the Ballot in Yet Another State: Iowa is the eighth that RFK Jr. has claimed to have qualified for, though just one—Utah—has ...

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Mini golf craze: Downtown Des Moines is set to get another venue this fall: Two mini golf lounges are planning to open within five blocks of each other in ...

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Apr 09

Kim Reynolds says she's 'absolutely not' open to changing AEA law to alter $68M windfall

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desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2024/04/10/iowa-expands-summer-meal-program-after-rejecting-summer-ebt-program/73277335007/

Apr 10

After rejecting millions in federal EBT aid, Iowa starts $900,000 summer meal grant

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Apr 05

Golfing downtown? Venue is coming to Des Moines: The Fat Putter Mini Golf Lounge will bring its elaborately theme courses to the Wilkins Building on Walnut ...

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Apr 18

How to spend Record Store Day in Des Moines: National Record Store Day is April 20, and Des Moines is rich in record shops and live concert venues to celebrate.

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Apr 16

Don't hand over the authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission to Kim Reynolds

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Apr 04

Iowa’s government boards no longer are required to have gender balance: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the measure into law Wednesday, saying it is no longer needed ...

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Apr 17

Bill to help struggling young readers and their teachers approved by Iowa lawmakers

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Apr 09

Kim Reynolds signs Iowa farmland law regulating foreign ownership. Here's what it does:

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Apr 18

Iowa tightens foreign-owned land law, but misses farmers' main concern: access to land

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Apr 02

Caitlin Clark is saving women’s basketball: Caitlin Clark is expected to be the first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft on 15 April

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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record

LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.

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Apr 01

I want to despise Caitlin Clark for taking my school's rival to new heights. But I can't.

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Apr 16

Capitol Notebook: Bill to prohibit firearms tracking headed to Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ desk

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desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/02/iowa-gov-reynolds-signs-religious-freedom-law-at-christian-event/73184905007/

Apr 03

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs 'religious freedom' law at private event hosted by Christian group

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Apr 13

West Des Moines-based Lola's Fine Hot Sauce reaches distribution agreement with Walmart

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Apr 09

Esports facility to be built in Coralville: City awards developer a 15-year, 100% tax abatement

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Apr 03

Iowa Governor signs ‘religious freedom’ bill into law. What will it do?: Opponents argue it could give legal cover to discriminate against LGTBQ Iowans

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Apr 03

McKenzie Snow nomination squeaks by for Iowa Department of Education director: McKenzie Snow's confirmation as Iowa Department of Education Director comes days ...

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Apr 17

Iowa lawmakers eye changes to Civil Rights Commission in move to cut state boards

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Apr 05

Did UConn recruit Caitlin Clark? Geno Auriemma passed over Iowa star for Paige Bueckers

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Letters: It’s unfair for transgender women to play women’s sports: Opinion: Readers respond to news about proms, student loans, Roundup and Donald Trump in ...

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Apr 06

Caitlin Clark works to ‘use her platform for a lot of good’ with her own nonprofit

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Apr 03

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 ...

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Apr 02

After a decade of margaritas and tacos, a Latin restaurant in downtown Des Moines closes

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Apr 05

Letters: Kim Reynolds, unlike Joe Biden, cares about Iowans' safety: Opinion: Police accountability, animal agriculture, overpopulation, immigration; it's all ...

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Apr 01

Valley Junction reveals big changes in April Fools' Day joke, but some like the idea

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Apr 03

Iowa Senate approves constitutional amendment requiring flat income tax rate: The proposal would require an individual income tax imposed by the state to be a ...

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Apr 09

Cedar Rapids Prairie puts together challenging road schedule to prep for boys’ state soccer ambitions

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Apr 16

Here are 25 Iowa football players who stood out at Back 2 Ballin' 7-on-7 tournament

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Apr 15

Get your baskets out, Iowans. Here's your guide to morel mushroom hunting and safety tips

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Apr 01

As she turns 103, this retired Iowa teacher has happy memories, but no goals left

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Apr 12

Ruby Leman, Tyler Sickerson voted the Register's female and male Athletes of the Week

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Apr 08

Along with a friendly smile there's now a video screen in every aisle at some Hy-Vee stores

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Apr 02

Drake's favorite Nashville hot chicken is finally headed to Iowa. Find out where.

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Apr 01

Live in West Des Moines surrounded by mature trees in this $1.3 million home built in 2017

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Apr 03

A comprehensive guide to finding James Beard Foundation-nominated chefs, restaurants in Iowa

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Apr 05

Reynolds signs law letting Perry schools pay retention bonuses to employees after shooting

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Apr 14

Letters: We’re stingy with other assistance. Don’t forgive student debt for the wealthy.

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Apr 01

See inside a $1.25 million home that includes a secret office hidden by a bookcase

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Apr 05

Fast food takes on an Iowa classic: Taco John's rolls out a taco pizza: Iowans have yet another option for restaurants that offer the long-coveted taco pizza.

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Apr 04

Letters: Why is Iowa Hawkeyes basketball coach Lisa Bluder paid so little?: Opinion: Letters published April 1-7, 2024, discuss school budgets, farming ...

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desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/interstate-80-to-be-closed-april-17-18-between-waukee-west-des-moines/73264219007/

Apr 10

Eastbound Interstate 80 closure planned for April 17-18 between Waukee and West Des Moines

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Apr 15

A century-old classic home, with plentiful upgrades, is listed at $598,000 South of Grand

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Apr 11

Iowa Supreme Court weighs reinstating ‘fetal heartbeat’ abortion ban: Arguments focus on which legal standard to apply

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Apr 01

Lower fees, lower prices: How will national realty settlement affect the Iowa market?

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Lawmakers approve overhaul of Iowa’s mental health system. Here’s what it would do.

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Apr 02

Iowa House passes Kim Reynolds' bill to overhaul mental health, disability services

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Apr 11

Polk County home listing prices fall in March. See the median price here: Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Polk County in March

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Apr 03

Iowa lawmakers approve Medicaid extension for new mothers, ending coverage for hundreds

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Apr 10

Eminent domain bill to give landowners more legal options advancing for first time in Iowa Senate

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Apr 14

Mark your calendars: Here's when summer vacation starts for Des Moines area schools

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Iowa GOP chair on abortion: ‘My money and conviction on Republican position’: Jeff Kaufmann discusses relationship between Trump and Reynolds

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Apr 15

Drake Relays 2024 form chart: Current cutoffs, state leaders and more (April 15): The field will be determined Friday; the meet is next week in Des Moines

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Apr 10

Capitol Notebook: Gov. Kim Reynolds rejects tweaks to AEA law: Also: Senate passes bill that could limit strip club hours

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