News from The Des Moines Register

Fleur Drive to reopen for Monday commute

Mar 21, 2010 6:36 pm

Falling river levels should allow Fleur Drive to open in time for Monday’s early morning commute, several days earlier than previous estimates, said Des Moines Public Works Director Bill Stow...

Rate swap deals cost hospitals millions

Mar 21, 2010 4:30 am

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Missouri community backs corporate hog giant

Mar 21, 2010 4:20 am

Trenton, Mo. - Uncertainty about the future of a key employer in northern Missouri brought more than 1,000 supporters of Premium Standard Farms to Trenton to rally behind the corporate hog company.

Immigration rally sends Iowans off to lobby Congress

Mar 21, 2010 4:15 am

Marchers want to see changes in the way the United States deals with foreigners.

Iowa heart pioneer relished each day for 25 years

Mar 21, 2010 4:14 am

Here’s what happened in Emerson Martin’s life after the night of June 2, 1985, when at age 25 he became the first heart-transplant recipient in Iowa history:

Corps: D.M. levee contract coming soon

Mar 21, 2010 4:13 am

The Des Moines Register conducted an online question-answer session Friday with Des Moines Public Works Director Bill Stowe and representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which operates Sa...

Battles heat up for casino licenses

Mar 21, 2010 4:09 am

Community leaders from Ottumwa, Fort Dodge, Tama County and Lyon County are requesting casino licenses from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, contending more gambling will prove an economic boon.

Teen electrocuted climbing power pole

Mar 21, 2010 3:58 am

Creston, Ia. - Police in Creston say an 18-year-old resident there has died of electrocution after attempting to climb a power pole. The teenager has been identified as James Kosman.

Iowa flood legislation washes aside

Mar 21, 2010 3:57 am

Lawmakers are hesitant to add regulations that affect private property and cite concerns about accurate flood plain maps.

University Heights policeman purchases car seat for child

Mar 21, 2010 3:54 am

University Heights, Ia. - A University Heights police officer worried about an unrestrained child in a vehicle he pulled over purchased the boy’s mother a car seat.