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Iowa clinics rushed to treat women before abortion ban began. Some couldn't make it in time
Abortion clinics across Iowa say they plan to continue operations after the state's six-week abortion ban officially goes into effect Monday morning ― even as their ability to provide abortion care will be drastically curtailed. Iowa's so-called "fetal heartbeat ban" is enforceable as of 8 a.m. Monday, prohibiting abortion once fetal cardiac...
Iowa State Patrol adds restored 1979 motorcycle to historic collection
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol unveiled a new piece of its 89-year history on Sunday. It's a restored 1979 Kawasaki KZ-1000P motorcycle, a model once ridden by troopers in the 1980s, marking a significant addition to its collection of historic vehicles. The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation,...
Western Iowa Conference Baseball Teams Released
(Area) Western Iowa Conference Officials released its latest All-Conference Baseball Teams. Underwood, the Class 2A State Champions, went 15-0 in conference play and finished the season with a 30-2 overall record. Logan-Magnolia finished second with a 12-4 conference record and 19-8. The standings and all-conference selections are posted below:. 1....
Travis Hines named Des Moines Register's Iowa State Cyclones columnist
The Des Moines Register has a new Iowa State sports columnist, and it's a name Cyclone fans know well. Travis Hines, longtime Cyclones beat writer, takes over the columnist position following Randy Peterson's April retirement after 52 years with the Register. Hines has covered Iowa State sports for more than a decade for...
Van Hair Collective is bringing affirming and creative cuts to the Des Moines community
First in an occasional series highlighting Des Moines' small businesses. To nominate a business for future coverage, email iowaconnect@gannett.com. Four Iowa natives started the business of their dreams: an inclusive hair salon in the heart of Des Moines. Van Hair Collective is a group of four independent stylists — Kristen Van Hauen,...
Historic front page from Des Moines Register, June 1, 2020: Protests of George Floyd's death
Featured front page For two consecutive nights around the Iowa Capitol and downtown, people protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police have clashed with...
Register reporter Phillip Sitter tells the story of his trip to Ukraine during war
Editor's note: Phillip Sitter first told this story on stage at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel." The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first-person stories live on stage. An edited version appears below. In October 2022, I felt more peace...
Iowa organization supporting homeless seeing higher demand
DES MOINES, Iowa — The demand for meals for people experiencing homelessness is on the rise at Hope Ministries in Des Moines. Hundreds of people rely on Hope Cafe in Des Moines every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are served with care and a dash of optimism by chef Kole Kublick.
National Night Out is Next Week
Next week is the annual National Night Out, celebrating police/community partnerships. The Stuart Police Department invites the community to join them at Lawbaugh Park for a fun night of entertainment and refreshments. Sergeant Katie Guisinger says that everything is free for those interested in attending, and begins at 5pm with the grill being fired up. Other events for the night include face painting, bounce houses, a balloon artist, donut eating contest and raffle. Attendees will also be able to have Tropical Sno. The donut eating contest begins at 6pm, and the raffle will start at 7pm. Festivities take place from 5-8pm.
Cass County Fair 75th Anniversary Ceremony
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair’s 75th Anniversary capped off Sunday’s activities. Leading up to the event. Many people spoke of memories or traditions at the ceremony over the past three-quarters of a century. Alan Zellmer found the article on the start of the Washington Township Pig Club in...
Panther Seniors Prepare For Final Volleyball Season
With eight seniors ready for their final season as a Panorama Panther volleyball player, seniors Madelyn Carstens, Bridgette Ewing, Cayden Iredale, Kelsey and Miranda Laabs, Madison Mincy, Faith Recker, Hanna Smith and Elizabeth Snyder prepare to lead the Panthers during their final season. Having attended a volleyball camp at Iowa State University, the Panthers now have some scrimmage experience before the season begins. Hoping to put all the pieces in the right places, the Panorama Panthers are less than a month away from action as the Panthers will travel to Urbandale to take on ACGC, Des Moines Christian, Interstate 35, Ogden, Pleasantville, Van Meter, West Central Valley and Woodward-Granger on August 22nd.
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