News from The Des Moines Register

Entertainers, lawyers, cops discuss dismissed burlesque case

Feb 8, 2012 6:18 pm

A burlesque show has been on hold since two women were ticketed last fall for showing too much skin. Now that charges have been dropped, Erin O'Grady is looking for a venue without a liquor license.

Does Iowa need an HPV program? Senate subcommittee says yes

Feb 8, 2012 6:13 pm

Iowa's health department would launch a $250,000 public awareness program about the human papillomavirus vaccine under a bill approved today by a Senate subcommittee.

Michelle Obama's anti-obesity tour starts Thursday in Des Moines

Feb 8, 2012 6:07 pm

First lady Michelle Obama chose to start her anti-obesity tour in Des Moines Thursday because of Iowa's effort to become the healthiest state, a White House official says.

Some remain skeptical of funding hike for Iowa public universities

Feb 8, 2012 5:51 pm

State regents and public university presidents want to see a $22 million increase in funding. They hint that if the increase isn't approve, tuition could again rise.

City leaders argue proposed tax cuts would hurt state's economic engines

Feb 8, 2012 4:55 pm

Iowa's 10 largest cities are home to 36 percent of the state's jobs and 39 percent of the state's economic activity, but are only 29 percent of the population, a new report today shows.

Name of Iowa casino fall victim is released

Feb 8, 2012 4:08 pm

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) - Authorities have released the name of a Nebraska man who was fatally injured in a fall at a Council Bluffs casino. He was identified as 62-year-old Robert McIntyre, of Omah...

Iowa House panel OKs bill to end greyhound racing

Feb 8, 2012 3:26 pm

An Iowa House subcommittee approved a bill today that would allow casinos in Dubuque and Council Bluffs to end dog racing - a sport that initially boomed in Iowa after it was established in the mid-19...

U.S. gasoline consumption falls

Feb 8, 2012 3:20 pm

The Energy Department says slowing driving-age population growth and better automobile fuel economy of new vehicles will slow gas consumption for the next two years, too.

The Band Perry to play Iowa State Fair

Feb 8, 2012 2:59 pm

Iowa State Fair announcements are coming fast and furious this week. The third Grandstand act to be announced is The Band Perry.

Iowa county won't appeal ruling on steel wheels

Feb 8, 2012 2:38 pm

OSAGE, Iowa (AP) - Mitchell County won't appeal the Iowa Supreme Court ruling against the county's "steel wheels" ordinance.