How a creative outlet became a viral hit for a Des Moines baker on Instagram
Danielle Paschka needed a creative outlet in 2020 and turned to sharing her cakes and treats on Instagram. Now she has viral ...
West Des Moines moves forward with RecPlex expansion. How big will a third ice arena be?
West Des Moines City Council members approved the design process to begin and construction could start in September.
The Register analyzed 2,600 food inspections around Des Moines. Here's what we found:
The Des Moines Register analyzed food inspections in Dallas, Polk, Story and Warren counties since October 2023 and put them ...
These Afghans helped the U.S. military. Now, they seek help for Des Moines cultural center
Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and ...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Sal Vulcano, RAGBRAI announcement, more
The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.
Des Moines Register reporter Tommy Birch writes amazing stories that go beyond the box score
Des Moines. We're on the edge of Beaverdale. Maybe we're actually in Beaverdale. I say we're from Beaverdale, though. I ...
Des Moines Traffic: Snow-covered roads in central, eastern Iowa
Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the ...
Vote: Des Moines Register metro-area male Athlete of the Week for Jan. 12-18
This past week saw a lot of exciting action from Iowa high school male sports teams from the Des Moines metro area.
Voting open for next round of the Des Moines Register's Student of the Week
With a new year comes a new Des Moines Register's Student of the Week poll. This week's poll pits three Des Moines Public ...
Des Moines man pleads guilty to kidnapping, robbery charges from last June
Robert Gonzales, 53, of Des Moines pleaded guilty to robbery and kidnapping charges after forcing a woman to withdraw cash at ...
Iowa universities band together to address critical physician shortage
DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and ...
Des Moines teen headed to World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship
Fourteen-year-old Liam Etter is headed to the World Axe and Knife Throwing Championship this April. Etter practices and competes in axe-throwing competitions at ...