DES MOINES, Iowa — Fans have been flocking to the Iowa Events Center for Des Moines Con. On Sunday, Norwalk native actor Brandon Routh will be part of a Q&A discussion at noon.

Des Moines is ending its participation in the 30x30 initiative, a program designed to increase female representation in law enforcement, due to a new Iowa law restricting DEI programs.

Catch Des Moines has named its new president and CEO. Trina Flack will step into the role in August. She's been with Catch Des Moines for 17 years, and has been serving as the vice president of sales.

The brothers of destruction have lived up to their name and will compete later in Des Moines this month who’s taking things ...

William Morris covers courts for the Des Moines Register. He can be contacted at [email protected] or 715-573-8166 . This story was updated to add a video.

At UFC on ESPN 67 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Robertson (16-8 MMA, 13-6 UFC) took on Marina Rodriguez on the preliminary card. ... After the fight, Rodriguez announced her retirement.

Gilbert players celebrate their title win over Bishop Heelan during the Iowa high school boys soccer state championships on June 6, 2025, in Des Moines. "Whoo, I was a little nervous," Rash said.

But even as DeJean’s status rises, the Odebolt, Iowa, product has continued to give back to his roots. DeJean hosted a charity softball event on June 1 at Principal Park in Des Moines, which raised ...

Veteran MMA fighter and former Bellator champion Phil Davis has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the UFC accusing the promotion of a "predatory scheme to undermine would be competitors." ...

"I’m thrilled to announce my commitment to the University of Iowa," Torres wrote in an Instagram post. "I’m excited for the future and lifelong dream of wrestling as a Hawkeye." Torres is the seventh ...

A mixed martial arts (MMA) bout in Rome has sparked widespread attention online after Irish fighter Paddy McCorry was seen shouting "Free Palestine" while defeating Israeli opponent Shuki Farage ...