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Joni Ernst says she's leaving office with 'absolutely no regrets' desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Joni Ernst says she's leaving office with 'absolutely no regrets'

Outgoing U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said she is leaving office with “absolutely no regrets” at a reception hosted by the Republican Party of Iowa Friday, Sept. 25.

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Our top Iowa high school football performers in IHSAA Week 5 desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Our top Iowa high school football performers in IHSAA Week 5

Here are 10 of the top performers from Week 5 of the 2026 Iowa high school football season.

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Photos: See Smitty's prepare an Iowa classic, breaded pork tenderloins desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

See Smitty's prepare an Iowa classic, breaded pork tenderloins

See breaded pork tenderloins sandwiches made at Smitty's in Des Moines.

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This sandwich was named one of the best in the US by USA TODAY desmoinesregister.com/story/…

This sandwich was named one of the best in the US by USA TODAY

USA TODAY named the sandwiches at the Des Moines diner among the nation's best. Here's how the South Side diner built an Iowa icon over 60 years.

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Iowa high school football scores, IHSAA recap from Week 5 desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa high school football scores, IHSAA recap from Week 5

It's Week 5 of Iowa high school football. Follow along for live updates and IHSAA scores from Friday night.

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See top moments from the Des Moines Streetstyle Open skate competition desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

See top moments from the Des Moines Streetstyle Open skate competition

See photos as skaters compete in the Des Moines Streetstyle Open on Sept. 24, 2026, at Principal Park.

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Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for Sept. 25, 2026 desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for Sept. 25, 2026

Check your tickets for Iowa daily lottery draw games here.

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Des Moines Streetstyle Open takes over downtown, plus a parking ramp desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Des Moines Streetstyle Open takes over downtown, plus a parking ramp

Skaters from across the U.S. compete in Des Moines this weekend — including for the first time on the roof of a parking garage. Here's how to watch.

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Photos: Check out the top moments from Waukee vs DCG, Week 5 Iowa HS football desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

Check out the top moments from Waukee vs DCG, Week 5 Iowa HS football

Waukee welcomes Dallas Center-Grimes to town for a Week 5 Iowa high school football matchup on Friday. See the best moments from the game.

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Flip out over these National Pancake Day deals desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Flip out over these National Pancake Day deals

Do you love pancakes? Well this day, National Pancake Day, is just for you. Here are some deals to take advantage of.

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3 takeaways from Waukee football's win over Dallas Center-Grimes desmoinesregister.com/story/…

3 takeaways from Waukee football's win over Dallas Center-Grimes

Here are three takeaways from Waukee's win over Dallas Center-Grimes in Week 5 of the Iowa high school football season.

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3 takeaways from Urbandale football's win over Ankeny Centennial desmoinesregister.com/story/…

3 takeaways from Urbandale football's win over Ankeny Centennial

What we learned from Urbandale football's win over Ankeny Centennial on Friday.

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Photos: See our Iowa high school football photos from Week 5 of IHSAA season desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

See our Iowa high school football photos from Week 5 of IHSAA season

Take a look at all of our photos from Week 5 of the 2026 Iowa high school football season.

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Iowa State football vs Utah, Friday's player availability report desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa State football vs Utah, Friday's player availability report

Here's a look at the Iowa State vs Utah football availability report released Friday by the Big 12.

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Iowa high school football scores for Week 5 of 2026 IHSAA season desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Iowa high school football scores for Week 5 of 2026 IHSAA season

It's Week 5 of Iowa high school football. Here are final scores for IHSAA games on Friday night.

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Photos: The Urbandale J-Hawks face the Ankeny Centennial Jaguars in varsity football. See our best photos. desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

See our best photos as Urbandale faces Ankeny Centennial football

See our best photos as the Urbandale J-Hawks battle the Ankeny Centennial Jaguars in Week 5 of Iowa high school football.

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Winning Mega Millions numbers for Sept. 25, 2026 desmoinesregister.com/story/…

Winning Mega Millions numbers for Sept. 25, 2026

No jackpot winner yet. Mega Millions is up to $277 million ahead of Friday's drawing. Check for winning numbers and results.

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The Slaughterhouse has added $250,000 in scares. See inside: desmoinesregister.com/story/…

The Slaughterhouse has added $250,000 in scares. See inside:

The crew over at The Slaughterhouse haunted attraction has outdone itself with $250,000 in renovations. Are you brave enough to see what's new?

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See photos as Des Moines hears pitch from USL soccer league desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

See photos as Des Moines hears pitch from USL soccer league

See inside the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation and USL meeting on Sept. 24, 2026, about bringing a USL team to Des Moines.

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See The Slaughterhouse prep for the launch of its new movie desmoinesregister.com/pictur…

See The Slaughterhouse prep for the launch of its new movie

The haunted house, The Slaughterhouse, prepares for the 2026 season and the release of its first feature film on Sept. 22, 2026, in Des Moines.

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