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Iowans ranks among nation's biggest college basketball fans
Iowans' passion for college sports is as strong as ever, according to new data from Nielsen. The TV ratings company revealed the top 20 college basketball fan bases by market on Nov. 2. Nielsen determined the rankings using seven fan-engagement metrics: apparel purchases, live-event attendance, social media engagement, radio listening, streaming and linear TV viewership and overall interest from January 2025 through May 2026. Here's what to know.
Iowans ranks among nation's biggest college basketball fans
Iowans' passion for college sports is as strong as ever, according to new data from Nielsen. The TV ratings company revealed the top 20 college basketball fan bases by market on Nov. 2. Nielsen determined the rankings using seven fan-engagement metrics: apparel purchases, live-event attendance, social media engagement, radio listening, streaming and linear TV viewership and overall interest from January 2025 through May 2026. Here's what to know.
Iowans ranks among nation's biggest college basketball fans
Nov. 7, 2026, 7:04 a.m. CT Iowans' passion for college sports is as strong as ever, according to new data from Nielsen. The TV ratings company revealed the top 20 college basketball fan bases by market on Nov. 2. Nielsen determined the rankings using seven fan-engagement metrics: apparel purchases, live-event attendance, social media engagement, radio listening, streaming and linear TV viewership and overall interest from January 2025 through May 2026. Here's what to know.
2 McDonald's employees shot after drive-thru dispute in Ankeny Original
Nov. 6, 2026, 11:38 a.m. CT Two McDonald's employees in Ankeny were shot after allegedly filling an order incorrectly. Ankeny police officers were dispatched to the McDonald's at 2502 SE Delaware Ave. around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, after receiving reports that someone in a vehicle had fired through the restaurant's drive-thru window. "Officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound to his arm and immediately provided emergency aid," said Ankeny police spokesperson Sgt. Trevor McGraw.
Takeaways from Iowa State women's basketball victory over Nicholls
AMES – Iowa State women's basketball improved to 2-0 with a 68-44 win over Nicholls on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Hilton Coliseum. The Colonels kept the game close early, trailing 18-13 after the first quarter. But the Cyclones began to pull away in the second, eventually leading by as many as 25 points and controlling much of the game. Tjaša Turnšek had a game-high 18 points and recorded her first collegiate double-double with 14 rebounds, while guard Sienna Harvey added 15 points on 7-of-13 shooting.
Takeaways from Iowa State women's basketball victory over Nicholls
AMES – Iowa State women's basketball improved to 2-0 with a 68-44 win over Nicholls on Thursday, Nov. 5, at Hilton Coliseum. The Colonels kept the game close early, trailing 18-13 after the first quarter. But the Cyclones began to pull away in the second, eventually leading by as many as 25 points and controlling much of the game.
Jack Campbell gives injury update after being hospitalized on Nov. 1
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell said he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body after suffering a scary-looking injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1. The former Iowa football player addressed his injury for the first time in a statement released by the Lions on Wednesday, Nov. 4, three days after he was hospitalized following a tackle on former Hawkeye and Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.
Iowa 2026 election updates: Polls have closed and tallying begins
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Polls have closed in Iowa, and an eager state now awaits results in elections for its next governor and representatives in Congress. Iowa could be looking at a record-breaking midterm election , with early voting turnout up about 25% over 2022. Election night watch parties for state Democrats and Republicans are underway, and ballots are being counted. The waiting begins.
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Former Iowa star Jack Campbell 'improving' after injury, Lions coach says
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said former Iowa football star Jack Campbell is "improving" after the linebacker sustained a scary-looking injury during his team's game against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1. Dan Campbell provided the update during a radio interview on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The coach did not share any additional specifics about Jack Campbell's condition.
New boundaries could send Des Moines students to farther schools
Des Moines Public Schools is moving toward a November vote on new attendance boundaries that will reshape how students advance through the district. The boundaries are part of the district's $265 million Reimagining Education plan. Once set, the new plan will replace DMPS' current feeder patterns with Northeast, Northwest and South regions , divided by the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers.
Caitlin Clark is officially a children's book author, how to buy her debut Original
Nov. 3, 2026, 10:39 a.m. ET WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has authored her debut children's picture book. The book, titled "EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams," is now available for purchase. It shares an inspiring, personal message in rhyming verse about achieving big dreams. Caitlin Clark is adding "children's book author" to her ever-growing list of accolades. The WNBA superstar's debut picture book is out now.
Iowa election 2026 live updates: Voting, results, key races Original
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Cooper Worth Lucia Cheng Mike Trautmann Nick El Hajj Stephen Gruber-Miller Brianne Pfannenstiel Courtney Crowder Tyler Jett Donnelle Eller Phillip Sitter Norah Judson Maya Marchel Hoff Marissa Payne Liam Halawith Israel Schuman Des Moines Register Updated Nov.
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Iowa 2026 election updates: Polls have closed and tallying begins
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8:00 pm CT Polls are closed in Iowa Cooper Worth Polls are now closed in Iowa. If you are still in line, don't leave. All voters have the right to stay in line as long as it takes to cast a ballot. You can track results live at DesMoinesRegister.com/results all night. 7:52 pm CT Iowa could decide which party controls Congress Marissa Payne Results in a slate of hyper-competitive Iowa congressional races could help reshape the U.S. House for President Donald Trump's final two years in office.
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Amani Hooker picks off Joe Burrow 3 times, leads NFL in interceptions
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had quite the connection with former Iowa football alum Amani Hooker on Sunday, Nov. 1, completing three passes to him during the Bengals' 43-36 win over the Tennessee Titans. The only problem is Hooker is not a member of the Bengals, and those three balls were interceptions for the Tennessee safety. The former Hawkeye had a career game in Week 8 of the NFL season against the Bengals, picking off the Bengals star three times and returning them for 22 yards.
Former Iowa star Jack Campbell hospitalized after injury in NFL game
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a scary-looking injury during his team's game versus the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1. The former Iowa football player went down after making a tackle on the first play of the fourth quarter against fellow Hawkeye alum Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson. Campbell remained motionless on the field for more than 10 minutes as trainers and medical personnel surrounded him and a medical cart was brought onto the field.
Former Iowa star Jack Campbell hospitalized after injury in NFL game
Updated Nov. 2, 2026, 1:57 p.m. CT Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carted off vs. the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1 The Iowa native was taken to a Detroit hospital for a neck injury The injury occurred during a tackle on fellow Iowa alum T.J. Hockenson (This story was updated to include new information.) Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a scary-looking injury during his team's game versus the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1.
Former Iowa star Jack Campbell hospitalized after injury in NFL game
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a scary-looking injury during his team's game versus the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1.
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Election Day is nearly here, and Iowans will soon head to the polls to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 general election.
Voting in Iowa? Poll hours, ID rules and what to bring on Nov. 3
Election Day is nearly here, and Iowans will soon head to the polls to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 general election. Before casting your ballot in races for federal, state and local offices, here's what to know about some of the rules in place at Iowa polling places. What time do the polls in Iowa open on Election Day? Polling places in Iowa open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. What do I need to bring to my polling place? Registered voters must present a valid form of identification to vote.
When is the time change? See when daylight saving time ends in Iowa
This weekend, clocks will "fall back" as Iowa and most of the United States switch to standard time for the fall and winter months. Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. But what time exactly will we set our clocks back in 2026? Here's what to know. What time do clocks fall back for the end of daylight saving? Daylight saving time in 2026 ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, Nov.
Tyrese Haliburton sidelined by injury again after yearlong absence
After returning to the court following a yearlong absence, Tyrese Haliburton will miss time again due to an injury. The Indiana Pacers will be without their star point guard for at least two weeks because of a mild left hamstring strain, coach Rick Carlisle said Oct. 28 ahead of the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's what to know about Haliburton's latest injury. The former Iowa State star experienced hamstring discomfort during the Pacers' 110-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Oct.
Tyrese Haliburton sidelined by injury again after yearlong absence
After returning to the court following a yearlong absence, Tyrese Haliburton will miss time again due to an injury. The Indiana Pacers will be without their star point guard for at least two weeks because of a mild left hamstring strain, coach Rick Carlisle said Oct. 28 ahead of the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's what to know about Haliburton's latest injury.
When is the time change? See when daylight saving time ends in Iowa.
Follow When is the time change? See when daylight saving time ends in Iowa. Cooper Worth and Saman Shafiq, Des Moines Register Updated Thu, October 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM EDT When is the time change? See when daylight saving time ends in Iowa. This weekend, clocks will "fall back" as Iowa and most of the United States switch to standard time for the fall and winter months. Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
When is the time change? See when daylight saving time ends in Iowa.
Oct. 29, 2026, 11:49 a.m. CT This weekend, clocks will "fall back" as Iowa and most of the United States switch to standard time for the fall and winter months. Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. But what time exactly will we set our clocks back in 2026? Here's what to know. Our editors independently choose our recommendations.
Farm skills help Carter Krull on 'Survivor 51' Episode 6
Another week of “Survivor 51", another episode in which Iowa native Carter Krull kept the target off his back. The sixth episode of the season aired Wednesday, Oct. 28. Here's how it unfolded for the northwest Iowa native. What happened to Carter Krull in 'Survivor 51' Episode 6? The episode opened with the Dina tribe processing Linnea Capobianco's elimination from the previous episode.
Farm skills help Carter Krull on 'Survivor 51' Episode 6
Oct. 29, 2026, 7:23 a.m. CT Another week of “Survivor 51", another episode in which Iowa native Carter Krull kept the target off his back. The sixth episode of the season aired Wednesday, Oct. 28. Here's how it unfolded for the northwest Iowa native. Spoilers ahead. What happened to Carter Krull in 'Survivor 51' Episode 6? The episode opened with the Dina tribe processing Linnea Capobianco's elimination from the previous episode.
Jackie Schmillen returns to TV in Des Moines after 4 years Original
Oct. 29, 2026, 5:32 a.m. CT A longtime Des Moines television personality is returning to local TV. WHO 13 announced Wednesday, Oct. 28, that longtime Des Moines media personality Jackie Schmillen has joined WHO 13 as a contributor, the station confirmed Oct. 27. Schmillen, a former “Good Morning Iowa” anchor who worked at WOI Local 5 from 2013 to 2022, joins Michael Admire, Lisa Carponelli and Amanda Krenz as one of WHO 13's occasional contributors.
Cosmic Baseball's glow-in-the-dark style coming back to Iowa in 2027
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Check your fridge for recalled butter sold in Iowa
More than 1,300 cases of butter sold in several states, including Iowa, have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination Prosperity Organic Foods Inc., the Boise, Idaho-based maker of Miyoko's Creamery European Style Salted Plant Milk Butter, initiated the voluntary recall on Sept. 11, according to a report posted by the Food and Drug Administration. The agency classified the recall as Class II on Oct.
Cosmic Baseball's glow-in-the-dark style coming back to Iowa in 2027
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Cosmic Baseball's glow-in-the-dark style coming back to Iowa in 2027 Original
Oct. 27, 2026, 1:54 p.m. CT Cosmic Baseball is coming back to Des Moines next summer. The Iowa Cubs recently announced that Cosmic Baseball, an alternative baseball league bringing a colorful spin to America's pastime, will host two games at Principal Park on Aug. 6-7, 2027, between The Cosmic Chili Peppers and The Glow Mojis. Here's what to know about Cosmic Baseball and how you can get tickets. What is Cosmic Baseball?
Caitlin Clark earns All-WNBA honors for second time
Oct. 26, 2026, 9:54 a.m. CT Iowa's own Caitlin Clark was voted one of the WNBA’s five best players this season by a national media panel. The Indiana Fever star was one of five players named to the league's All-WNBA First Team on Oct. 24 during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Caitlin Clark earns All-WNBA honors for second time
Iowa's own Caitlin Clark was voted one of the WNBA’s five best players this season by a national media panel. The Indiana Fever star was one of five players named to the league's All-WNBA First Team on Oct. 24 during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Fellow Fever player Kelsey Mitchell and 2026 Rookie of the Year Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx joined Clark, while Las Vegas Aces center and five-time league MVP A'ja Wilson and New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart rounded out the group.
Baby girl becomes Iowa's 4th Safe Haven baby of 2026 Original
Oct. 23, 2026, 11:51 a.m. CT A baby born earlier this month is now in the care of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services under Iowa's Safe Haven Act. The baby girl will be placed with a foster family until she is adopted, according to a news release from HHS sent on Friday, Oct. 23. She is the fourth safe haven baby of 2026. The first, a baby girl born March 6, was surrendered March 18; the second, a baby boy born May 25, was surrendered June 8; and the third, born Sept.
Tyrese Haliburton posts double-double in first NBA game in 16 months Original
Oct. 22, 2026, 10:09 a.m. CT After nearly 16 months of rehabbing a torn Achilles, former Iowa State star Tyrese Haliburton finally returned to an NBA regular-season game Wednesday, Oct. 21. Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers tipped off their 2026-27 regular season Wednesday night with a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The 26-year-old finished with 23 points, 12 assists and two rebounds in 34 minutes.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Ankeny Original
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Ankeny early Thursday, Oct. 22. Ankeny police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and the pedestrian on SW Oralabor Road near SW Snyder Boulevard around 5:50 a.m. Thursday. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries and later died. Police have not released the person's name. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and police said more information will be released as it becomes available.
Iowa's Carter Krull navigates a high-stakes 'Survivor 51' episode Original
Oct. 22, 2026, 7:23 a.m. CT The fifth episode of "Survivor 51" aired Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the double-elimination episode was pretty stress-free for Iowa native Carter Krull. Here's how it unfolded for the northwest Iowa native. Spoilers ahead. What happened to Carter Krull in 'Survivor 51' Episode 5? The episode opened with Devin Way gleefully celebrating Jenna Doore's elimination in the previous episode, which Angelica "Jelly" Loblack joined in on.
Iowa DOT closing I-80 near Altoona for 7 nights Original
A portion of eastbound Interstate 80 between the Northeast Mixmaster and U.S. Highway 65 in Altoona will close for overnight construction starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. Iowa Department of Transportation crews will complete paving work on the eastbound lanes of I-80, requiring overnight interstate closures Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The same stretch will close again from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night from Sunday, Oct. 25, through Friday morning, Oct. 30.
The story of LeBron James calling Nick Nurse at an Iowa golf course Original
Oct. 20, 2026, 3:10 p.m. CT Carroll National Golf Club will forever hold a place in NBA lore. The Athletic's Brendan Quinn recently reported that the site in western Iowa was where NBA superstar LeBron James was potentially sold on signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Quinn reported that Carroll native and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse returned to the course for an extra round of golf after playing in a charity tournament there honoring his late brother, Steve.
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