Nina Baker
The Des Moines Register
Grinnell, IA, United States
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Court documents reveal new details in Fleur Drive crash that killed 4-year-old
Court documents allege that both defendants were drinking at a bar prior to the deadly crash that killed one and injured three. → Read More
'The melt is coming': Temperatures climb above freezing this week following blizzards across Iowa
On Wednesday, temperatures are predicted to reach 37 degrees in central Iowa and climb to 45 degrees on Thursday. → Read More
How to dispose of Christmas trees in the Des Moines metro, Ames
Christmas trees and other yard waste will be collected for composting in various central Iowa communities. → Read More
One dead, one in critical condition in Davenport structure fire
Another person was rescued from a second-floor balcony and was uninjured. → Read More
Snow flurries expected across Iowa as bitter winds cause temperatures to plummet
By Thursday night, most areas of Iowa will have a wind chill of minus 20 degrees or lower. Light snowfall is also expected. → Read More
Airplane crashes into power line in Adams County, killing pilot
The aircraft, which departed from Corning Municipal Airport at around 12:38 p.m. Monday, struck a power line during takeoff. → Read More
From the archives: 30 years passed since the Drake Diner murders in 1992
On Nov. 29, 1992, a man entered the Drake Diner and killed two managers before fleeing with cash. Today marks the 30th anniversary of those murders. → Read More
Iowa PBS cancels Fall Festival pledge drive over 'suspicious' network activity
Iowa PBS have brought in experts to respond to the cybersecurity issue, which remains confidential. → Read More
Girl, 10, who died in burning eastern Iowa house identified; week's fire toll reaches 8
The fire death toll for Iowa in 2022 is now at least 35, up from 29 in all of 2021 → Read More
Passerby who made a wrong turn saves four people from a house fire in Red Oak
Ring doorbell footage shows Brendon Birt pound on house windows, alerting anyone inside of the danger. Fire alarms had not gone off. → Read More
Reggie's Sleepout in Des Moines returns to raise awareness for homeless youth
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers, which hosts Reggie's Sleepout, raised over $100,000 in the first in-person Sleepout since 2019. → Read More
Body of missing 4-year-old found in Buchanan County pond
The child had been reportedly seen that day at 3:45 p.m. No foul play is suspected. → Read More
Albaugh LLC donates $2 million to Food Bank of Iowa
The donation will support a 30,000-square-foot building addition to the food bank's Des Moines distribution center. → Read More
What will a third consecutive La Niña mean for Iowa's winter?
Iowa will see a colder-than-usual winter this year, but not necessarily more snowfall, according to the latest projection from federal forecasters. → Read More
What will a third consecutive La Niña mean for Iowa's winter?
Iowa will see a colder-than-usual winter this year, but not necessarily more snowfall, according to the latest projection from federal forecasters. → Read More
What will a third consecutive La Niña mean for Iowa's winter?
Iowa will see a colder-than-usual winter this year, but not necessarily more snowfall, according to the latest projection from federal forecasters. → Read More
What will a third consecutive La Niña mean for Iowa's winter?
Iowa will see a colder-than-usual winter this year, but not necessarily more snowfall, according to the latest projection from federal forecasters. → Read More
Wind advisories and red flag warnings issued across Iowa as temperatures near record highs
Near-record heat, low humidity and strong gusts have prompted wind advisories and red flag warnings across central and western Iowa. → Read More
Wind advisories and red flag warnings issued across Iowa as temperatures near record highs
Near-record heat, low humidity and strong gusts have prompted wind advisories and red flag warnings across central and western Iowa. → Read More
Supply, vehicle cost make new $7,500 EV tax credit out of reach of most in Kitsap
The Inflation Reduction Act that passed Congress touts a $7,500 tax credit for new electric cars. But most cars, and some consumers, are ineligible. → Read More