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Iowa Mobile ID can now be added to Google Wallet. How does it work?

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey

Skip riffling through your wallet and instead access your ID at the touch of your phone. The Iowa Department of Transportation announced Iowans can add their driver's license and IDs to Google Wallet. Iowans can already add their identification to Apple and Samsung Smart Wallets. “We're thrilled to offer Iowans another option for using mobile ID,” said Kathleen Meradith-Eyers, Motor Vehicle Division Director for the Iowa DOT.
'We are worth the stop': Iowa doughnut shop ranked among best in the country

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey

One of the best spots to buy a doughnut is located in Iowa. A Winterset bakery ranked in the top 10 best doughnut shops in the country for the second year in a row, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. A panel of experts determines finalists in each category before readers vote to make the final selections. What is the best doughnut shop in Iowa?
Des Moines Performing Arts says Argonne Armory not 'viable' for its education center

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey

Des Moines Performing Arts is no longer pursuing the Argonne Armory to house its arts education center. A little over a year after the nonprofit announced interest in purchasing the city-owned building, Des Moines Performing Arts told donors in a June 26, 2025, email that the building isn't "a viable option."The armory would have required significant construction and long-term funds to meet the organization's vision.
Chipotle reopens former Valley West location on University Avenue in Clive

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

A Chipotle restaurant has relocated from Valley West Mall to University Avenue in Clive. The new location is opening June 26 and features a "Chipotlane" drive-thru. This is the chain's sixth location in the Des Moines metro. A Chipotle location formerly at Valley West Mall is reopening on University Avenue in Clive. The Thursday, June 26, opening of the restaurant at 10001 University Ave.
New Hy-Vee Holiday Parade to help kick off the holiday season in Iowa

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey

Starting this year, you'll be able to kick off the holiday seasion with a parade in downtown Des Moines. The new Hy-Vee Holiday Parade will be hosted by the West Des Moines-based grocer and WHO 13. The parade will have marching bands, dance teams, walking ball, floats and more. Parade entries will be judged along the route with a prize given for floats, bands, balloons and others, according to WHO 13. When is the Hy-Vee Holiday Parade? The Hy-Vee Holiday Parade is Saturday, November 29.
'It’s been a great career': Catch Des Moines CEO Greg Edwards reflects on 25 years

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

In a quarter-century that has seen Des Moines shake off a reputation as a sleepy crossroads to become the fastest-growing major metro in the Midwest, Greg Edwards has led the mission of transforming its image. Edwards, 70, will retire July 31 after spending 25 years as CEO of Catch Des Moines, the region's convention and visitors bureau. A Peoria, Illinois, native, Edwards left his hometown in 2000 to lead the organization, then known as the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Retiring Catch Des Moines CEO Greg Edwards through the years

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

Philip JoensGreg Edwards, president of the Des Moines Convention and Business Bureau office. Vets Auditorium and the the future Iowa Events Center are behind him. Fandel Gary, Copyright 2002 The Des Moines RegisterGreg Edwards, president of the Des Moines Convention and Business Bureau office on Nov. 24, 2003. Edwards wanted the Polk County Convention Complex remain open for business.
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for June 25, 2025

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.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, June 25, 2025, winning numbers for each game:Winning Powerball numbers from June 25 drawing02-12-37-51-61, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 3Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
How much rain did we get? See the highest Iowa rainfall totals from Tuesday

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Kate Kealey

Iowa has seen heavy rainfall with sporadic thunderstorms throughout the week, resulting in a flash flood warning for parts of central Iowa. Some areas of the state have seen as much as 4 inches of rain since the start of the week. How much rain did Des Moines get? Storms on Wednesday, June 25, brought significant rain to central Iowa during the early morning hours. A total of 1.7 inches of rain was recorded at the Des Moines International Airport from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday.
New apartment buildings, one for active seniors, open in Des Moines' Gray's Landing

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Philip Joens

Two new apartment buildings, The Meridian and The Slate, have opened in Des Moines' Gray's Landing neighborhood. The Meridian offers 174 luxury apartments, while The Slate provides 132 units for independent senior living. Both buildings are part of the ongoing $154 million Gray's Landing development. Two long-planned apartment buildings in the Gray's Landing neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Des Moines are now open for tenants.