Gold Star father Khizr Khan backs Biden in IC

Gold Star father Khizr Khan came to Iowa City after

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Des Moines Public Library’s most requested books of 2019

The most popular titles of the year based on hold requests.

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Waukee wings Sandfort, DeVries poised for D-I futures

Iowa's two best junior basketball prospects could very well play on the same team.

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Work on Des Moines’ new transloading facility could begin in 2020

Such a facility could draw additional businesses to the area that want to take advantage of lower shipping costs.

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Hotel gyms, coffee and kind Iowans: How candidates stay energized

Amid the grind of plane rides, bus tours, town halls and handshakes, here's how the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates unwind and re-energize.

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Twice before baby’s death, DHS sent warnings to day care provider

Sherri True is charged with felony child endangerment in the death of Theo Wolf.

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Jason Carter files suit after juries return conflicting verdicts

A Knoxville man found civilly responsible for his mother's death, but acquitted of first-degree murder by a criminal jury, is now suing his father and investigators.

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Where to find Christmas lights in Des Moines

Several communities are putting on Christmas light displays to encourage people to drive by. Most of the events are free but some encourage donations.

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Multiple candidates could ‘win’ the Democratic caucuses

“I think candidates will spin whatever narrative they want to coming out of caucus night,” the state party leader said. “Our job is just to make sure that the data is accurate."

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Accidental shootings show police training gaps

The methods used to train police officers with their firearms “create the illusion of learning” but they are inadequate, an expert says

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Martensdale-St. Marys girls, boys add to season wins

Martensdale-St. Marys girls are 7-1 on the season.

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Indianola girls beat Carlisle

Sophomore Lauren Blake and junior Kendall Clatt combine for 25 points in win.

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Indianola boys get first win against Carlisle

Indianola boys and girls even records

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Southeast Warren girls find win column at Melcher-Dallas

Josie Hartman led Southeast Warren with 31 points.

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Photos: Democrat Andrew Yang visits Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City

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Andrew Yang talks care for people on autism spectrum

Andrew Yang's comments on transforming society to adapt to the abilities of people on the spectrum often intertwined with his human-centered capitalism policy.

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Full speech: Andrew Yang hosts rally in Iowa City

Watch the full rally, with speeches from Evelyn and Andrew Yang, plus question and answer, Dec. 14, 2019, at South East Junior High, in Iowa City.

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Full speech: Andrew Yang and Evelyn Yang speak about autism during event in Iowa

Watch the full forum where Andrew and Evelyn Yang speak about autism, Dec. 14, 2019, in University Heights, Iowa.

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Wrestling: ISU dominates Chattanooga at Hilton

The Chattanooga wrestling team hasn’t found much luck in the state of Iowa.

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Photos: Andrew Yang hosts rally in Iowa City

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Dayton overpowers Drake, 78-47

Drake led early, but No. 12 Dayton proved to be too much for the Bulldogs.

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Ames’ Gabe Greenlee wins big in Council Bluffs

Ames' Gabe Greenlee stays unbeaten after winning in Council Bluffs.

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Fort Dodge’s Drake Ayala wins again in Council Bluffs

Fort Dodge's Drake Ayala wins another Council Bluffs Classic wrestling title.

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Photos: ‘Family and Autism: An Honest Conversation with Andrew and Evelyn Yang’ in Iowa

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Photos: In Iowa, Khizr Khan speaks to Joe Biden volunteers ahead of 2020 caucus

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Photos: Michelle Kwan skates for Joe Biden in Des Moines

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Hawkeyes blow by NC Central

Wedged between two tough in-state matchups was a welcomed tune-up for Iowa women’s basketball. The Hawkeyes had Saturday’s showdown in hand early.

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Olympic skater Michelle Kwan visits Des Moines for Biden

Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan spent time visiting with young Iowa skaters in Des Moines during a stop for Democratic presidential candidate hopeful Joe Biden on Saturday.

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Sports TV listings for Des Moines and Iowa

What channel are the Hawkeyes and Cyclones on?

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Man sentenced after anti-sex-trafficking operation

Prior to his arrest, John Daniel Nielsen exchanged text messages with an undercover officer who he thought was a 15-year-old girl.

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Lucas Grundmeier will lead Register opinion staff

Lucas Grundmeier, who has worked at the Des Moines Register for 14 years as a reporter and editor, becomes the Register’s opinion editor effective Monday.

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Rent your holiday reindeer here!

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After vehicle plunges into Iowa river, driver uses Siri to call 911

Salcedo couldn't immediately locate his phone after the plunge, so he used Siri to call 911. Siri's voice helped him find it.

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Free pizza inspires patrons to pay it forward

Leaning Tower of Pizza owner Kevin Harrington has been giving out cards giving free meals to customers for about 15 years.

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Indianola students on buses will soon buckle up

Indianola Superintendent of Schools Art Sathoff said the decision to retrofit buses was made out of a concern for safety.

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Iowa City West 55, City High 46

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UNI falls to James Madison in FCS quarterfinals

The Panthers defense held off James Madison all it could, but UNI's offense never came to help. A long but productive year ends in the quarterfinals.

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Behind the scenes at Ballet Des Moines production of The Nutcracker

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From the archives: Christmas in Iowa through the years

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