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yahoo.com | Kate Kealey
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 off the Powerball. Don’t miss out on the winnings. Here’s a look at Wednesday, April 16, 2025, winning numbers for each game:Winning Powerball numbers from April 16 drawing20-24-42-43-49, Powerball: 19, Power Play: 3Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
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1 week ago | 
desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey
If there is one thing Iowa is known for other than corn and pigs, it's charming small towns and the rest of the U.S. thinks so, too. Winterset was in the running for USA TODAY'S 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards as one of the best public squares in the country. A panel of experts determines finalists in each category before readers vote to make the final selections. So how did Winterset rank? What place did Winterset, Iowa, rank for best public square?
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1 week ago | 
desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey
April showers are on the way, and they may be accompanied by large hail in some parts of Iowa. Des Moines, along with the majority of the state, will have a slight risk for severe weather on Thursday, April 17. Damaging winds and large hail are the main risks, according to a National Weather Service outlook. Here's a look at the potential severe weather on its way. What is the severe weather outlook for Iowa? Iowa faces a slight, or level 2 out of 5, risk for severe weather on April 17.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Kate Kealey
Morel mushrooms are another mark of springtime and hunters are ready to take to Iowa's woods in hopes of finding these delectable fungi. A mild winter followed by a wet March could benefit mushroom hunters this season. When is the best time to hunt morel mushrooms in Iowa? In Iowa, the best time to hunt morel mushrooms is typically early April through mid-May.
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1 week ago | 
desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey
Morel mushrooms are another mark of springtime and hunters are ready to take to Iowa's woods in hopes of finding these delectable fungi. A mild winter followed by a wet March could benefit mushroom hunters this season. When is the best time to hunt morel mushrooms in Iowa? In Iowa, the best time to hunt morel mushrooms is typically early April through mid-May.
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1 week ago | 
desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey
A mural of John Lewis painted on the side of University Laundry was removed April 12. Visual artist and Des Moines native Reuben Cheatem said he didn't know that the mural he created was going to be painted over. He told the Register that he received a message via social media from someone he didn't know informing him of its removal. Where was the John Lewis mural in Des Moines? The building with the mural is located at 1215 Sixth Ave. and is home to University Laundry.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Kate Kealey
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 off the Powerball. Don’t miss out on the winnings. Here’s a look at Tuesday, April 15, 2025, winning numbers for each game:Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 15 drawing06-10-13-24-63, Mega Ball: 02Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
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1 week ago | 
desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey
Television star Nick Cannon and his sketch comedy show "Wild 'N Out" are still coming to Iowa, but later than originally planned. The improv group full of celebrities has rescheduled its show at Des Moines' Wells Fargo Arena to June 13. "Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or new to the 'Wild ‘N Out' experience, this event promises non-stop laughter, crowd interaction, and jaw-dropping entertainment," according to the news release. Here's everything you need to know about the show.
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1 week ago | 
amestrib.com | Kate Kealey
Iowa is home to one of the best main streets in the United States. Jefferson, Iowa, was honored with one of the 2025 Great American Main Street Awards, which recognizes communities for "preservation-based commercial district revitalization." Only three cities were selected for the award by a national jury of community preservation professionals, according to American Main Street Awards.
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1 week ago | 
desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey
Iowa is home to one of the best main streets in the United States. Jefferson, Iowa, was honored with one of the 2025 Great American Main Street Awards, which recognizes communities for "preservation-based commercial district revitalization." Only three cities were selected for the award by a national jury of community preservation professionals, according to American Main Street Awards.
