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Author: Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register

News

He risked his life helping US troops in Afghanistan before seeking asylum in Iowa. So why is he facing deportation?

July 4, 2021Courtney Crowder, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on He risked his life helping US troops in Afghanistan before seeking asylum in Iowa. So why is he facing deportation?

The government claims Zalmay Niazy engaged in terrorism. But the rural Iowa town that he’s made his home isn’t letting him go without a fight.

News

After nearly 50 years, this Iowa man discovered his mother’s doctor was his biological father

May 15, 2021Courtney Crowder, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on After nearly 50 years, this Iowa man discovered his mother’s doctor was his biological father

The man Mark Hansen knew as his father revealed a family secret just months before he died, leaving his son with so many questions, so few answers.

Travel

Iowa State Fair canceled for the first time since World War II, will return in 2021

June 10, 2020Courtney Crowder, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Iowa State Fair canceled for the first time since World War II, will return in 2021

The Iowa State Fair has been canceled only five times in its 165-year history, and never for a pandemic or large-scale medical crisis.

Life

Mike Wolfe of ‘American Pickers’ on rural America and other things worth saving

May 20, 2019May 21, 2019Courtney Crowder, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Mike Wolfe of ‘American Pickers’ on rural America and other things worth saving

Mike Wolfe opens up about his difficult childhood, a circuitous route to TV stardom and what he wants to do with fame now that he has it.

Nation

Transgender nurse barred from using men’s restroom wins discrimination case against Iowa

February 16, 2019Courtney Crowder, Des Moines RegisterComments Off on Transgender nurse barred from using men’s restroom wins discrimination case against Iowa

A jury foundthat the state engaged in discrimination by forcing Jesse Vroegh, 37, to use the female facilities while a nurse at Iowa Correctional Institution.

Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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