Lee Rood
The Des Moines Register
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Indianola police investigating two suspicious deaths
Police have not released the names of the deceased, pending family notification. → Read More
Owner of Des Moines metro taverns, pizzeria faces new charges, probation violation
Steve McFadden, owner of the Grumpy Goat, Tipsy Crow and Dough Mama, was charged with harassment and contempt. → Read More
New Jersey man named in abandonment of dog at Des Moines airport
“Incredibly sweet” pup Allie to be offered for adoption after her owner tied her up outside the Des Moines airport before taking a flight. → Read More
Vendors balk at fraud allegations, but Iowa State Fair insists sales just didn't add up
None of the four vendors barred will be allowed back in 2023, the Iowa State Fair's spokeswoman says. → Read More
Polk County's failure to protect jail employee expected to cost $850,000
Both sides had appealed a $1.75 million settlement in 2021 → Read More
Daughter of alleged Iowa serial killer says authorities digging for remains
'FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY!!!!' Lucy Studey McKinney posted on a Facebook page dedicated to her quest to get authorities to look into her allegations → Read More
At 95, smiling, sax-swaying Julius Brooks still has a wonderful life
Still-gigging Julius Brooks has played with many a jazz and R&B great on the road and close to home. → Read More
Iowa State Fair ousts four vendors for underreporting sales in 2022
Some vendors have complained the Fair Board takes too much of their sales → Read More
Three Iowa counties to conduct recounts Thursday as state aims to finish counting votes
Three Iowa counties are preparing to conduct recounts Thursday that are expected to change few vote totals overall. → Read More
Names in supervisors race left off Linn County ballot
Secretary of State calls the error very serious oversight → Read More
Names in supervisors race left off Linn County ballot
Secretary of State calls the error very serious oversight → Read More
Grinnell College, city's mayor ask for public's help to stop racist incidents
The mayor and president issued an open letter asking residents for assistance in preventing the incidents and identifying the perpetrators → Read More
Despite objections, Polk supervisors name justice center after county attorney John Sarcone
Retiring Polk County Attorney John Sarcone thanked the supervisors after the 4-1 vote Tuesday. → Read More
Polk supervisors to vote on naming justice center after retiring prosecutor John Sarcone
The longtime county attorney is retiring after being reelected seven times without opposition. But some oppose the renaming proposal. → Read More
Time running out to apply for COVID-19 rent and utility assistance in Iowa
Polk County residents have until sometime in fall to apply for rent and utility assistance, while other Iowans have until the end of August → Read More
Time running out to apply for COVID-19 rent and utility assistance in Iowa
Polk County residents have until sometime in fall to apply for rent and utility assistance, while other Iowans have until the end of August → Read More
Polk County cuts already-short supervisor meetings to twice a month
County Administrator John Norris says the meeting, which often last just minutes, were costing $2,000 or more a week to hold. → Read More
MedPharm rebrands as Bud & Mary's as it expands medical cannabis production in Des Moines
Without sales of medical marijuana flower, Iowa's sales are still far below other Midwest states. → Read More
MedPharm rebrands as Bud & Mary's as it expands medical cannabis production in Des Moines
Without sales of medical marijuana flower, Iowa's sales are still far below other Midwest states. → Read More
As gas prices soar, Polk County government to begin shift to electric cars
The Polk County government will purchase five to 10 vehicles next fiscal year and build its fleet from there. → Read More