Des Moines Register
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 35 in Des Moines’ north, west sides
U.S.
Amanda Smith
Four candidates are competing to represent Iowa House District 35, which covers the west and north sides of Des Moines. Incumbent Democrat ...
The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines’ tenure as state capital. Where did it start?
U.S.
Amanda Smith
Just curious: This occasional feature in the Des Moines Register aims to answer your questions about Iowa. Is there some place, event, lore, ...
First-time Iowa caucusgoers could fuel a big win for Trump
Politics
Amanda Smith
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump isn’t just looking to win Iowa’s GOP caucuses on Monday. He’s looking for a ...
Trump admits concern that icy weather could harm his support in Iowa caucuses
Politics
Amanda Smith
Donald Trump, the former US president, has admitted to a “worry” about severe winter weather hurting his support in Monday’s Iowa caucuses, ...
Ron DeSantis says Donald Trump isn’t conservative, has ‘moved left’ on issues
U.S.
Amanda Smith
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he’s more conservative than 2024 front-runner Donald Trump. “(Trump) said he’s not ...
