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Every On the record story from Des Moines and the area around it, told from the left, center and right with its sources, then the latest from the city’s own newsrooms.
From local newsrooms
- Iowa secretary of state candidates divided how to make voting betterDes Moines Register
- See hotel designs for ex-Wells Fargo building in downtown Des MoinesDes Moines Register
- Outside spending hits $137M in Iowa Senate race. See the top spendersDes Moines Register
- 5 things we learned in Week 8 of Iowa high school footballDes Moines Register
- Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for Oct. 19, 2026Des Moines Register
- Rob Sand withdraws from third debate, hopes to rescheduleDes Moines Register
- How Digital Payments Are Moving Toward Always-On CommerceDes Moines Register
- Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark searching for new ‘tent-pole event’Des Moines Register
- Demolition begins at historic Moulton Elementary School in Des MoinesDes Moines Register
- Iowa State sends strong message with its choice for AD | HinesDes Moines Register
- Budget cuts will continue, Des Moines city manager forecastsDes Moines Register
- Time, TV announced for Oct. 31 Iowa State football vs. Oklahoma StateDes Moines Register
- What Iowa State's new AD is looking for in a women's basketball coachDes Moines Register
- See where Iowa State basketball is ranked in 2026-27 preseason pollsDes Moines Register
- Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Oct. 11-17Des Moines Register
- Vote for the Register female Athlete of the Week for Oct. 11-17Des Moines Register
- Des Moines Register's 'Giving Back Breath' wins regional Emmy AwardDes Moines Register
- Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has surgery for brain tumorDes Moines Register
- Iowa State football vs Arizona | Odds, injuries, predictionsDes Moines Register
- Valley High School choir welcomes home Lily DeTaeye with album showDes Moines Register
- Jordan Creek Parkway westbound I-80 ramps to close for two weeksDes Moines Register
- EXCLUSIVE | Reynolds 'pleased’ with IT outsourcing; workers far less soDes Moines Register
- Another historic Highland Park building slated for restorationDes Moines Register
- Playing at Iowa State a dream come true for Iowa native Reggi SpottsDes Moines Register
- Stock up, stock down | Iowa high school football Week 9 rankingsDes Moines Register
- AI is reshaping Iowa schools. Students want a say in how it's used.Des Moines Register
- Who made the Register's Week 9 Iowa high school football rankings?Des Moines Register
- 87,000 Iowans face Medicare Advantage plan cancellations. What to knowDes Moines Register
- $5.4M Iowa estate offers a home, wedding venue and 148 acresDes Moines Register
Headlines from the area’s newspapers and TV stations, linking to their stories.