“There’s no denying that this is a good poll for Bernie Sanders,” said pollster J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer & Co., which conducted the poll.

America's middle class is hurting. She brings the passion and expertise needed at this moment.

The Register’s editorial board has endorsed Warren, arguing her ideas are needed at a moment “when the very fabric of American life is at stake.”

Our divided nation needs an experienced, compassionate, respectful president. Joe Biden has proven he can be that leader. Trump has proven he cannot.

He may have the best explanation for how the Trump presidency happened: We 'automated away' 4 million manufacturing jobs in presidential swing states.

Losing his committee assignments has left King with little opportunity to work for his constituents on vitally important rural development issues.

Andrew Yang's policies like universal basic income would do more to address income inequality than any idea he's seen, Dave Chappelle said in Ames.

Most of the doctors who answered my informal survey said they have earned less income in 2020 as a direct result of the pandemic.

Andrew Yang's been gaining in popularity for months in Iowa, according to the polls. But will it be enough to leave an impact in the caucuses?

Andrew Yang's campaign manager notified him mid-interview with the Des Moines Register's editorial board he had qualified for the December debate.

Government can provide more resources to women who come forward about sexual assault and should help men have healthier views of women, Yang said.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the oldest candidate in the race, marched eight miles in Fourth of July heat for a sweep of Iowa parades.

Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang visited Iowa on Saturday, opening two offices and holding a rally.

“We are past the fire code!” an organizer told the crowd of over 1,200 people who showed up at Andrew Yang's final caucus rally in Des Moines Saturday.

Students across Iowa are expected to walk out of class and hold a rally at the Iowa State Capitol to protest gun violence in schools Monday, Jan. 8.

The DOT's announcement outlines existing rights and privileges so disabled travelers can better advocate for themselves.

Buttigieg’s rise from 1% in the Register’s March poll to the top of it today reflects the selling point of Iowa’s system, pollster J. Ann Selzer said.

After a three-day trial, the six-member jury returned verdicts of not guilty to charges of failure to disperse and interference with official acts.

The world's whitest paint has been created in a lab at Purdue, a paint so white that it could eventually reduce the need for air conditioning.

"Theresa Greenfield is holding her own, and I think that says something about Joni Ernst's vulnerability," pollster J. Ann Selzer said.

Laugh your socks off with comedian Dave Chappelle. Find out when he will take the stage in Iowa.

According to the poll, 46% of likely voters say they would back Greenfield if the election were held today, and 43% say they would back Ernst.

The Register has published the Iowa Poll for 76 years, and it is considered the gold standard in political polling.

Students across Iowa hold a walkout on Monday, January 8, 2023, over gun violence in wake of Perry High School shooting.

While massive corporations get richer, farmers who grow our food are getting only 15 cents of every dollar that a consumer spends on their product.

One teen said 'Trans rights are human rights' and two others wore T-shirts in protest of education bills as Gov. Kim Reynolds gave them certificates.

ESPN College Football GameDay will make its first Jack Trice Stadium appearance Saturday, before the annual Cy-Hawk game.

After a 604-day layoff, Iowa Cubs baseball returned to Des Moines last week, thanks to the leadership of the Iowa Cubs front office.

The case for a Hillary Clinton presidency is clear.

While Bernie Sanders sits atop the new poll, his support divides by age, income and education levels.

Ahmir Jolliff was killed Thursday when a 17-year-old student at Perry High School opened fire in the cafeteria.

Editorial: The GOP needs to be voted out of power and spend a few years becoming again the party of Lincoln, not the party of Trump.

Ocasio-Cortez, better known as AOC, endorsed Sanders in October, along with U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar, of Minnesota. and Rashida Tlaib, of Michigan.

"I'm told that the White House respects my views on a lot of issues," Grassley said. "(Trump's) comments on wind energy ...were, first of all, idiotic. And it didn’t show much respect."

“It's really both a matter of Ernst rising and Greenfield fading a little bit,” said pollster J. Ann Selzer. “There's sort of an equilibrium…"

The Republican has locked up Republican support and enjoys a strong lead among independents in Iowa

A prominent House member switched his endorsement Wednesday from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Vivek Ramaswamy during a carbon-capture protest.

Vivek Ramaswamy became the first presidential candidate to visit all 99 Iowa counties in less than a year.

Gov. Kim Reynolds made the education savings account law a top priority this year. The law will provide about $7,600 per student in private schools.

"Enough with the prayers. Enough with the inaction. It’s time for common-sense legislation,” East High School junior Christopher Ramirez Chavez said.

While Bernie Sanders sits atop the new poll, his support divides by age, income and education levels.

Iowa is expected to kick off the GOP's 2024 presidential nominating process. Ahead of a planned rally, a poll shows Trump's popularity hasn't waned.

"Unity is when everybody is in the room and there is mutual respect and acknowledgment about issues that each faces — that's my vision of unity."

Des Moines Register staff sample Slipknot's new No. 9 Iowa Whiskey, a collaboration with Cedar Ridge Distillery. Here's what they thought.

Iowans erupted in cheers as lawmakers said they would not advance a bill to remove gender identity protections from Iowa's civil rights law.

If Grassley did not think a Supreme Court nominee by Obama should be considered in 2016, he cannot justify voting for a Trump nominee now.

This is hard to understand: Gov. Kim Reynolds lifts her exemption-riddled mask mandate while some public health experts recommend wearing two masks.

Sanders says he wants to transition the nation's energy system towards energy efficiency and sustainable energy

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang surprised Kyle Christiansen and his mother, Pam, with the news on Sunday. The payments will begin in July.

He did it again. A year after changing a mom's tire on I-35, Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Zach Twedt brought gas to girls who forgot to fill their tank.

The lawsuit contends that Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision to pull out of federal pandemic assistance deprived 30,000 Iowans of benefits.

Beto O'Rourke returned to Des Moines Tuesday for the first time since the shooting in El Paso, Texas.

More than 20 presidential candidates spoke at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. Watch video replays, read the coverage in this complete guide.

Sure, some people have it good under this governor. Many others struggle under a vanishing safety net and demeaning attitudes from elected leaders.

Ruline Steininger has been voting for Democrats in every presidential election since she cast her ballot for Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Iowa Poll numbers suggest a U.S. Senate race closer than any Chuck Grassley has faced since 1980.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has previously said cities do not have power to impose mask mandates. It's unclear whether action will be taken to block the order.

Cindy Axne, Iowa's lone Democrat in Congress, faces a challenging reelection campaign. She joined Biden at an event at an ethanol production facility.

The editorial board is sharing its thoughts about other well-qualified candidates in hope that it might prove useful as Iowans weigh their choices.

Yang's "A New Way Forward" Iowa bus tour started Tuesday in Des Moines and ends Saturday in Iowa City.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Iowa No. 1 in the country in its Best States rankings released Tuesday — which evaluates all 50 states across a range of criteria.

Mike Franken, who emphasized his ability to garner support from independents and Republicans, beat perceived Democratic front-runner Abby Finkenauer.

The Johnson County GOP and University of Iowa Republicans hosted the Iowa native as she spoke in Iowa City Wednesday night.

The participation- and rights-restricting law Republicans rushed to enact lacks the nuance and compassion this issue demands.

Forget the labels; Bernie Sanders is exciting Democratic voters with his passion, principle, and priorities. He can do the same with Trump's base.

She has a vision that is inclusive and forward-looking, a vision informed by facts and by sober acknowledgment of what's gone wrong in our state.

But Ernst, a Republican, a 20-year military veteran also said the government should not pay for gender reassignment.

Students across the state marched and chanted 'We say gay' and 'Trans rights are human rights' in protest of bills targeting LGBTQ youth.

Donald Trump will visit the Iowa State Fair Saturday with Florida Republicans who have endorsed him — appearing the same day as Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The northwest Iowa Republican's campaign notified the Register of the Tuesday evening event in Sioux City, but then denied its credentials request.

Nigel Kidd, the younger brother of Cedar Falls' favorite dog lover Gideon Kidd, has created his own account: 'I've Pet That Cat.'

Thomas Cooper admitted to having tampered some of the requests he delivered "as a joke." He did not know any of the voters whose requests he changed.

"I’m a nice kid. I’m not a troublemaker. I keep my grades up. ... I’m a 17-year-old kid just trying to play baseball."

Reynolds' bill would have diverted $55 million in public school funding to provide 10,000 students with scholarships to pay private school expenses.