The Des Moines metro area averaged 2-3 inches of rainfall after midnight on Sunday, according to the NWS. Most of that rainfall took place in the western metro, which includes Johnston, Grimes, Waukee ...

One caller reported the man entered a vehicle and attempted to run over pedestrians on the sidewalk.First responding officers ...

A popular French-Asian bakery has made its way to Des Moines. Tous Les Jours opened its first Iowa location in West Des Moines on July 4. The bakery offers a variety of sweet and savory pastries, ...

Shontay Escada Salenciaga, 45, Des Moines, also known as Derrick Shontay Wilson, has been charged with two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon and felony eluding. Police said he's ...

NEWS: Top 2026 recruit Jenica Lewis has set four official visits, she told @Rivals. The No. 17 recruit in the class will ...

BIKE RIDERS WERE UP EARLY SUNDAY AND BEGAN PEDALING NORTHWARD ON THE FIRST DAY OF RAGBRAI- THE DES MOINES REGISTER’S 52ND ...

Strong thunderstorms with torrential rainfall developed over portions of southwest and central Iowa early Sunday morning.

An executive order from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker takes aim at the President’s tariff policy. and debate picks up about what to do regarding high nitrate levels in the water around Iowa.

Iowa State Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger has placed some pretty hefty expectations upon one of his top players.

School bond issues have been far from a slam dunk in Iowa, so advocates for DMPS have a big task, writes the Register's editorial board.

Security Bank & Trust Co., in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB), has awarded a $40,000 grant to New Pathways, a nonprofit supporting individuals and ...

Another round of heavy storms pushing across the state will fade by mid-morning, with intense heat on the way this week.