Makayla Tendall
The Des Moines Register
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Des Moines mobile pantry offering central Iowa's federal workers with food assistance
The mobile food pantry was stationed at the Des Moines International Airport Monday and will be at the United Way Human Services building Tuesday. → Read More
Autographed Cyclone hat left in San Antonio returned to Ankeny fifth-grader
The hat was left in a San Antonio shop during the Alamo Bowl, and Iowa State's athletic director helped return the hat to its owner. → Read More
Johnston boy wins cabbage-growing competition, scholarship
Johnston's Ben Keeling grew a 12-pound cabbage during the summer. The feat won him Iowa's top spot in a national competition and a scholarship. → Read More
Monica Lewinsky to headline local Iowa Women Lead Change conference
Anti-cyberbullying activist Monica Lewinsky will deliver the keynote address at the Iowa Women Lead Change Central Iowa conference in October. → Read More
Johnston mayor to run 580 miles after food pantry donation challenge
Paula Dierenfeld challenged her community to donate to the local food pantry in December. Now, she's running 8 miles a day. → Read More
2 Iowa middle schools will require their students take a gun safety course this spring
"We know not all kids are going to hunt," Superintendent Joel Foster said. "This is an alternative to sitting on your hands and not doing anything." → Read More
Waukee parents want action after audit reveals improper spending
Parents and officials want the school board and district administrators to take audit recommendations seriously. → Read More
Iowa forecast: Shoppers will dodge rain Friday; travelers may navigate snowstorm Sunday
The National Weather Service forecast a 100 percent chance of rain after 11 a.m. Friday and a winter storm watch that goes into effect midnight Sunday. → Read More
Iowa's ultimate Christmas tree guide: Growers offer tips on finding, caring for perfect tree
Find a county-by-county list where you can purchase the perfect Christmas tree and read growers' secrets on how to care for it. → Read More
West Des Moines woman dies in Marshall County crash
Troopers said 23-year-old Amanda Wilken, of West Des Moines, was killed in the colission. → Read More
State officials warn of another phone scam in which callers impersonate 'state police'
Anyone who receives a phone call should contact local law enforcement and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office Hotline at (515) 281-5926 or (888) 777-4590. → Read More
State patrol: Passenger dies, driver injured after vehicle crashes into a tree in Eastern Iowa
The vehicle ran off the road "for (an) unknown reason" near Bellevue, according to the Iowa State Patrol. → Read More
1 dead, 2 injured in early morning Huxley house fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. → Read More
Authorities are searching for a man they say escaped work release
Anyone with information on Devin Dock's whereabouts should contact local police. → Read More
Mason City police seek help in the search for Alonzo Higgins, who is autistic and was last seen Monday
Higgins, who is autistic, was last seen by his family Monday, Oct. 1, before surveillance footage shows him departing Mason City on a Greyhound bus headed for Minneapolis. → Read More
Dallas County Sheriff: Beware of recent phone scam
Officials said the number calling residents and impersonating a Dallas County Sheriff sergeant appears to be "very sophisticated." → Read More
Police: Man gives chase believing there is a warrant for his arrest
21-year-old Tony Eugene Sanford remained in Polk County Jail on several charges Monday. → Read More
Police: No ongoing threat after school resource officer recovers gun, knife at East High
A school resource officer stopped an East High freshman from bringing weapons into the school Monday morning, police say. → Read More
Navy mom surprises son at Ankeny Centennial football game
Diem Carpenter has served in the U.S. Navy for 17 years and been deployed overseas six times. → Read More
Construction to cause weekend closures for portion of Highway 415 near Des Moines
The portion of road will close from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, but construction continues on Sunday. → Read More