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Fund the Iowa natural resources and recreation trust in 2027 | Opinion
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (287+ words) Many Iowans thought that their vote would raise the sales tax 3/8 of 1% and that the trust would start receiving and distributing funds to help protect soils, clean water, enhance wildlife populations, and create more opportunities for outdoor recreation. Unfortunately, that…...
Iowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's takeaways from Cy-Hawk loss
15+ hour, 2+ min ago (24+ words) The Des Moines Register Iowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's takeaways from Cy-Hawk loss...
Take a look back at the Iowa State Fair from the Register archives
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (30+ words) The Des Moines Register Take a look back at the Iowa State Fair from the Register archives...
Walnut Street: The coolest block in Des Moines
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (23+ words) See why Walnut Street is the coolest block in Des Moines The Des Moines Register Walnut Street: The coolest block in Des Moines...
Drew Surges injury update, Iowa State football DB exits Cy-Hawk game
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (131+ words) Iowa State football safety Drew Surges was forced to leave Saturday's game against Iowa with an injury. The redshirt junior safety went down following a third-down stop by the Cyclones. It appeared to be a lower-body injury. He stayed down…...
Mitch McConnell health questions linger as Senate set to reconvene
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (547+ words) It's been three months since U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was last in Congress, the longest absence of his 41-year Senate career. But that streak could end Sept. 14, when the Senate returns for session. McConnell has been absent from both Congress and…...
25th Anniversary of 9/11: City of Cape Coral hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (46+ words) The City of Cape Coral held a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost. 2,977 American flags were placed on the lawn in front of Cape Coral City Hall... 25th Anniversary of 9/11: City of Cape Coral hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony...
WA mountain town could be the site of future Hallmark Christmas film
1+ week, 6+ day ago (363+ words) If you've ever watched a Hallmark movie and thought a Washington town might make a good backdrop, now is your chance to make that a reality in Leavenworth. Leavenworth is one of the contest's finalist, along with Ashland, Oregon, and…...
University of Northern Iowa foundry center gets funds for expansion
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (316+ words) The University of Northern Iowa will use state funding to expand the capabilities of its foundry center. The Cedar Falls university announced that the Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded it $970,000 for the expansion through its Strategic Infrastructure Program. Funds…...
10 Des Moines residents sentenced in meth distribution conspiracy
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (171+ words) Ten Des Moines residents were sentenced to federal prison terms of up to 30 years for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. A six-month investigation from March through September 2025 found that 10 Iowans "obtained and distributed methamphetamine within Des Moines and…...