Nelson Vails won an Olympic silver medal for his racing ability. But he's a dedicated fan of RAGBRAI, where finishing first would be missing the point ...

Here's how to watch Shark Week 2025. Shark Week airs on the Discovery Channel and can be streamed on Discovery+ and HBO Max. Streaming services Hulu and YouTube TV carry the Discovery Channel. All ...

When Scottie Scheffler putts the way he did this week on the greens of Royal Portrush Golf Club, it’s not a fair fight.

Ryan Van Duzer has drawn hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube with videos of his RAGBRAI adventures. Now, he says, ...

Strong thunderstorms with torrential rainfall developed over portions of southwest and central Iowa early Sunday morning.

The Des Moines metro area averaged 2-3 inches of rainfall after midnight on Sunday, according to the NWS. Most of that ...

Another round of strong storms developed over central and southwest Iowa overnight bringing torrential rainfall and flash flooding to portions of the state. Storms will fade away this morning, with ...

Iowa State Cyclones coach T.J. Otzelberger has placed some pretty hefty expectations upon one of his top players.

School bond issues have been far from a slam dunk in Iowa, so advocates for DMPS have a big task, writes the Register's editorial board.

Security Bank & Trust Co., in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB), has awarded a $40,000 grant to New Pathways, a nonprofit supporting individuals and ...

Another round of heavy storms pushing across the state will fade by mid-morning, with intense heat on the way this week.

Positive incentives may be the best answer in many situations. Still, Iowa taxpayers should not have to pay "rent" incentives ...