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Language English
Country United States of America
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Men’s Wearhouse has up to 50% off clothing for every type of dad

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By Trisha Easto 
| Des Moines Register
Whether your dad loves golf, bold patterns or all-day comfort, these discounted picks offer something he’ll actually enjoy wearing. June 15, 2026, 6:47 a.m. CT Men's Wearhouse is offering deals on a variety of clothing items ahead of Father's Day. Shoppers can find discounts of up to 50% on items like dress shirts and button-ups. The retailer has deals on casual wear, such as jogger shorts, and accessories like themed socks. What kind of dad do you have?
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Readers nationwide vote on top hot dog brands for July 4

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By Susan Stapleton 
| Des Moines Register
June 15, 2026, 6:33 a.m. CT The great American cookout staple — the humble hot dog — is endlessly adaptable. Grill it, boil it, steam it. Tuck it into a soft, squishy white‑bread bun or upgrade to a salty pretzel roll. Then pile on whatever you swear by: mustard, sauerkraut, chili, cheese, chopped onions … even ketchup, if you’re not from Chicago.
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Iowa mandatory minimums law is a ticking time bomb | Opinion

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By Bryan Widenhouse
| Des Moines Register
Bryan Widenhouse Guest columnist June 15, 2026, 6:15 a.m. CT On the last day Gov. Kim Reynolds could act ― while the world watched Iowa’s primary elections ― she signed in private House File 2542, a bill she touted in a news release for its “three strikes” system that automatically raises mandatory minimums and maximum sentences for incarcerated people categorized as “habitual offenders,” regardless of judges’ assessments of those cases.
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DMPS registered for E-verify after Ian Roberts' immigration arrest

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By Tyler Jett 
| Des Moines Register
June 15, 2026, 6:06 a.m. CT / In the wake of Ian Roberts’ September arrest for ignoring an immigration judge's order that he leave the country, state leaders have pushed for government officials to vet job candidates through E-Verify. Des Moines Public Schools officials have said they didn't know Roberts, a Guyanese immigrant, was unauthorized to work in the United States when he became superintendent in 2023.
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Iowa delivers a victory for teacher safety, student learning | Opinion

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By Nicole Farmer
| Des Moines Register
The law gives teachers the support and backing they need to create a safe space for all students to learn, explore, and grow in their classrooms without fear of physical or verbal mistreatment. Nicole Farmer Guest columnist June 15, 2026, 6:03 a.m. CT I am excited that Senate File 2428 has passed become law with bipartisan support.
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Des Moines woman creates safety app for domestic abuse survivors Original

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By Kyle Werner
| Des Moines Register
Sara Love sat at her kitchen island in Des Moines, hunched over her laptop, painstakingly combing through code for weeks while developing an app built upon her experiences with domestic abuse, as well as those from friends, family and the community. Sister Signal aims to help those facing domestic abuse by offering resources, support and reminders that Love hopes will make the difference between surviving and thriving. The app is built with navigability and safety in mind, Love said.
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Des Moines schools work to reassure families over moving FOCUS program

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By Samantha Hernandez 
| Des Moines Register
For decades, Des Moines Public Schools families have seen the FOCUS program as a lifeline to ensure their children with disabilities receive a quality education and help them navigate sometimes complicated mental health conditions.
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Zach Lahn must follow through on support for public schools | Letters

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The Register's readers June 15, 2026, 5:55 a.m. CT We lost a lot when we lost general stores Privatizing government work doesn’t help Higher speed limits are not pro-life Zach Lahn must follow through on support for public schools Changes to electrical rules are misguided We lost a lot when we lost general stores To imply that Walmart, or even Dollar General and Family Dollar stores, share similarities with general stores of old is a ludicrous comparison ("Before Amazon, There Was The General...
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Former OfficeMax on Ingersoll slated to be senior day care facility

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By Kate Kealey
| Des Moines Register
The Des Moines City Council has approved a preliminary tax abatement deal for a project to convert the former OfficeMax and Dollar General on Ingersoll into a senior day care facility.
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Engineer makes Des Moines skywalk map to keep others from getting lost Original

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Show Caption Hide Caption Key facts about 515 Walnut in downtown Des Moines See the construction progress, hear from the developers and get the key stats on 515 Walnut as Des Moines' newest tower nears its full height. A new resident of Des Moines has created an interactive map of the skywalk to help people from getting lost navigating the system. Polk County offered a SkywalkDSM app, but it has since been removed from app stores.
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Des Moines Register Journalists

Barreda, Virginia
Baskins, Kevin
Benitez, Nixson
Bergeson, Lance
Biong, Biong M.
Birch, Tommy
Boyden-Holmes, Zach
Brown, Kelli
Crowder, Courtney
El Hajj, Nick
Eller, Donnelle
Ganske, Greg
Grundmeier, Lucas
Hernandez, Samantha
Hertel, Alyssa
Hines, Travis
Jacobi II, Daniel
Jett, Tyler
Joens, Philip
Johnson, Patt
Jost, Rick
Kealey, Katherine
Kennedy, Will
Leistikow, Chad
Martin, Gus
McKown, Eli
Miller, Stephen Gruber
Morris, William
Navin, Lee
Norvell, Kim
Payne, Marissa
Pfannenstiel, Brianne
Ramm, Michaela
Rood, Lee
Rowley, Mike
Sitter, Phillip
Smith, Brian
Southard, Dargan
Stapleton, Susan
Stassen-Berger, Rachel
Steiden, Bill
Tachman, Tyler
Trautmann, Mike
Ullmann, Allison
Werner, Kyle
Worth, Cooper

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