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Most underrated travel spots? See where Des Moines ranked on a new list:
Get ready for some more visitors. Des Moines cracked the top 15 on U.S. News and World Report's 26 best underrated travel ...
American Airlines makes emergency return landing in Des Moines for mechanical issue
Crews are still inspecting a Chicago-bound American Airlines flight that made an emergency landing roughly 30 minutes after ...
Des Moines Register’s new executive editor: It's good to be back in Iowa
Like many of you, I’m a returnee to the Hawkeye State. I had served as the Register’s politics editor and news ...
DEI ban in Iowa halts Des Moines' efforts to hire more female police officers
Des Moines is pulling out of a national program that aims to recruit and retain more women police officers because of the new ...
Here are the road closures to look out for ahead of Des Moines PrideFest, IRONMAN race
In addition, beginning Sunday morning, IRONMAN athletes will run, bike and swim throughout central Iowa on a 70.3-mile course ...
Final day of Des Moines’ PrideFest kicks off
The final day of the PrideFest kicked off in the East Village on Sunday morning. The event is organized by Capital City Pride ...
Des Moines police release name of motorcyclist killed in crash
On Thursday, the Des Moines Police Department released the name of the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on Wednesday.
Opinion
Threats meant Des Moines police had to stop recruiting women | Letters
Register readers are fed up with politicians, from the president to candidates keeping their day jobs in letters published June 2-8, 2025.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Capital City Pride Fest, free fishing weekend and more
Movies Under the Stars with Ankeny Parks & Recreation, 410 W. 1st St., Des Moines Movie starts at dusk. Cost: Free. Bring your favorite movie snack and a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Coolers are ...