Iowa ACLU tells five cities their drag ordinances are unconstitutional
The Iowa ACLU is going after another group of cities it says are violating free speech with their ordinances regulating drag performances. ACLU attorney Shefali Aurora says they’ve sent letters […]
GOP State Rep. Eddie Andrews launches campaign for governor
A state representative from central Iowa is running for governor. Republican Eddie Andrews of Johnston said his goal is to show a candidate who doesn’t have millions can win. “This is […]
Grab the tackle box and plan an Iowa fishing weekend, no license needed
Iowans who love to fish can make plans to teach a friend without needing to buy a license as the state’s annual Free Fishing Weekend runs this Friday through Sunday. […]
Road use agreement for wind farms’ upgrade in northwest Iowa
Officials in a northwest Iowa county have approved a plan for road improvements and repairs as 259 wind turbines are removed from wind farms in Buena Vista County and replaced […]
UNI basketball coach Ben Jacobson adds to his roster
The UNI men’s basketball team on Wednesday announced the addition of Levi Valdo to the 2025-26 roster. Valdo joins the Panthers with four years of eligibility. “Through our relationship with […]
RAGBRAI team out scouting route for 2025 ride
The people who help manage RAGBRAI, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, are inspecting the route for this year’s event. RAGBRAI ride director Matt Phippen is one of […]
Severe winds, possible twister in QCs leaves 21K+ homes in the dark
Powerful thunderstorms with intense winds and a possible tornado thrashed across the Davenport area last night, toppling trees and snapping several dozen utility poles. There are no reports of any […]
UI business prof teaches economics lessons through trip to art museum
University of Iowa students in an advanced macroeconomics class were sent on a field trip across campus to the UI’s Stanley Museum of Art this past semester to learn how […]
Iowans need to be vigilant when looking for summer getaway spots
Iowans who are looking to book their summer vacations are warned to be watchful for scams, especially with iffy hotel listings. Lisa Schiller, at the Better Business Bureau, says cybercriminals […]
Iowa DOT issues warning about scam texts about tickets
The Iowa Department of Transportation is issuing a simple warning about deceptive text messages about unpaid traffic tickets and tolls — it’s a scam. Ryan Ridout of the Iowa DOT’s […]