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'Hero' German Shepherd Beaten and Shot Multiple Times Saving His 16-Year-Old Owner from Burglars
A German Shepherd was shot multiple times and badly beaten as it did all it could to protect his 16-year-old owner from two men who broke into their …
Crime2 Iowa women find a voice in Pink Floyd's 'Great Gig'
CLOSE<p>Nick Mason of Pink Floyd unveils career-spanning exhibition in Rome and admits he can't see bandmates David Gilmour and Roger Waters "working …
IowaIowa truckers worry over new federal regulations for electronic logs
CLOSE<p>Chad Hartzler, operations manager at Peterson Transportation Inc. in Manson, Iowa, talks about the impact of federal rules implementing …
IowaHere's What Happened When the Supreme Court Ruled on Whether Students Can Protest During School
High-school students nationwide have already taken to the streets in response to the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in …
U.S. PoliticsGerman shepherd hit by bullets, saves owner during home invasion, report says
A German Shepard is being hailed as a “four-legged angel” after reportedly getting hit by three bullets while protecting his owner during a home invasion attempt this week in Washington.<p>Javier Mercado, 16, said the dog, named Rex, came to his rescue after burglars broke into his home Wednesday …
Veterinary MedicineIowa jazz vocalist lends adult spin to music of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'
CLOSE<p>Fred Rogers welcomed generations of Americans into his 'Neighborhood' with kindness and comfort. As his iconic children's show celebrates its …
IowaGirls' Basketball top 50: Lisa Brinkmeyer on sport's legacy in Iowa
Get the news<p>Subscribe Today<p>Log In<p>Subscribed, but don't have a login?<p>Activate your digital access.<p>CLOSE<p>Hubbard-Radcliffe's Lisa Brinkmeyer, who played …
College SportsDon't Be Fooled by Sinclair's Shell Games
But even those minimal sacrifices come with some major caveats. Sinclair’s proposed “divestitures” look like nothing more than the same old shell …
Net NeutralityUS dog Rex hailed hero shot three times during home invasion
A two-year-old dog is being hailed a hero after he was shot three times during a home invasion.<p>1:46<p>Revealed: The biggest earning mobile speed …
Crime150 years after first impeachment, America needs another one
CLOSE<p>Impeaching Donald Trump has been one of the most talked about issues in Washington and across the pond, it's no different. Veuer's Nick Cardona …
Donald TrumpHow Cedar Rapids may be 'adversely affected' by Rockwell Collins' HQ move
As the region's largest employer, Rockwell Collins has played a major leadership role in Cedar Rapids for decades. Employees of the aerospace giant …
IowaMarturello's satirical take on political propaganda
Marturello's satirical take on political propaganda Mark Marturello<p>Marturello's satirical take on political propaganda Mark Marturello<p>Marturello's …
SatireTime Inc. logo to return to LinkedIn
The LinkedIn feud between Meredith and Time Inc. over the disappearance of the Time Inc. logo from some bios of alums of the publishing company has …
News IndustryDeath of Creston man found in apartment ruled a homicide
The death of a Creston man is now being considered a homicide, according to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.<p>Police found the body of Paul …
IowaFormer Trump campaign aide Rick Gates pleads guilty, will cooperate with Mueller probe
CLOSE<p>On Friday, Rick Gates, a former adviser to Donald Trump’s 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, is expected to plead guilty in Special Counsel Robert …
Donald TrumpDo traffic cameras reduce crashes? Here's what the data show
CLOSE<p>A Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows that most Iowans would prefer to have traffic cameras banned.<p>Vehicle crashes near three automated …
IowaGrandfather sentenced to probation after molesting 6-year-old granddaughter; family says state 'failed at providing justice'
CLOSE<p>Dean Hilpipre, 61, of Alden has pleaded guilty to two felony charges of sex abuse for inappropriately touching his now 7-year-old granddaughter. …
CrimeTennis icon Venus Williams to headline 2018 Des Moines Register Sports Awards
CLOSE<p>Tennis icon Venus Williams is coming to Des Moines on June 23 as the guest speaker for the Des Moines Register Sports Awards.<p>It's hard to equal …
Venus WilliamsIowa Supreme Court will not hear Soules case; jury trial to be scheduled
CLOSE<p>Reality TV star Chris Soules appeared in court Monday as his lawyers argued the charge against him should be dropped.<p>The Iowa Supreme Court will …
Chris SoulesTreat guns like cigarettes, as a public health scourge
We need to treat guns the same way we treat cigarettes — as a public health scourge. They need to be heavily taxed and heavily regulated.<p>Carrying a …
Public HealthKim Reynolds' stance on Des Moines, Iowa City was uncalled for
Gov. Kim Reynolds has hit a new low. In her latest divisive fundraising letter, she claims that the “far-left liberals” in Des Moines and Iowa City …
IowaDes Moines isn't a small town; pedestrians should be careful
We feel like Grandpa and Grandma saying this, but that's not all bad.<p>Whether wrestling or March Madness, highly attended sporting events bring …
IowaVander Plaats: I wish I could have met Billy Graham
CLOSE<p>Rev. Billy Graham's body will lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Feb. 28 and March 1, and Members of Congress and the public will be …
Billy GrahamD'Alessandro ready to 'pick a fight' with David Young
Get the news<p>Subscribe Today<p>Log In<p>Subscribed, but don't have a login?<p>Activate your digital access.<p>CLOSE<p>Pete D'Alessandro, Democratic congressional …
IowaForbes: Even after funnel week, bills can stand a chance
The Iowa General Assembly is roughly halfway through the session and the first legislative deadline — known as the “funnel” — is passed. Bills that …
IowaAmes' Dan Flannery named All-Iowa Boys' Swimming Coach of the Year
CLOSE<p>Tennis icon Venus Williams is coming to Des Moines on June 23 as the guest speaker for the Des Moines Register Sports Awards.<p>Last November, the …
IowaZaun: Iowa Legislature working to ban credit freeze fees
Because the first funnel deadline was Feb. 16, that week was full of floor debate. We passed a number of bills, most on a bipartisan vote, and sent …
IowaKoester: Bill fights fraud that victimizes Iowans
I was happy to spearhead the passage of several bills before the recent “funnel” deadline. I would like to highlight three of my bills that advanced …
IowaBill Fennelly's talk helps push Iowa State senior Emily Durr to the finish line in her final season
AMES, Ia. — Prior to a practice in late January this season, Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly brought guard Emily Durr into his office for a …
College SportsIntroducing the Des Moines Register’s 2018 All-Iowa boys swimming team
CLOSE<p>Tennis icon Venus Williams is coming to Des Moines on June 23 as the guest speaker for the Des Moines Register Sports Awards.<p>The Des Moines …
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