Davenport Northwest Little League of Iowa is headed to Williamsport after surviving a thrilling 7-6 victory over Wisconsin in the 2026 Little League Midwest Region Championship. Iowa completed a perfect 4-0 run through the tournament and punched its ticket to the Little League Baseball World Series with a dramatic walk-off finish in the seventh inning.

Iowa prides itself on great special teams. As camp moves along, the Hawkeyes have a leader in the punt return competition.

Need help deciding what to order at the Iowa State Fair? Des Moines Register reporters are trying as many dishes as they can.

Last month, at a Methodist church in the middle of Iowa, Rob Sand handed a microphone to his internet troll. “Gary, good to see you,” the Democratic candidate for governor said. He probably meant it.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Heavy rain has fallen across the state the past few days, and unfortunately more is on the way. A stationary boundary to our south will lift north into Saturday, setting off another round of rain late Saturday into Sunday morning.

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Josh Turek kicked off the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox talking about taking on high costs and corruption.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, a potential 2028 contender, spent the day at the Iowa State Fair, hyping up Democrats' chances in the 2026 midterms.

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to not seek a third term gave Republicans their first wide-open primary since 2010, and five candidates were on the ballot. Lahn overtook U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra by less than a percentage point, or about 1,650 more votes.

Favorites, dark horses, and playoff qualifiers in each of the eight districts in Iowa high school football.