Des Moines Register

The Des Moines Register is a news source that provides coverage on various topics such as sports, weather, politics and elections. The articles published often include information about local events and people in Iowa. The site also covers national news stories with a focus on the Midwest region of the United States. Some of the primary topics covered by the site include WNBA games, floods in Iowa, West Nile virus cases, tornadoes and their effects on communities, political campaigns and elections.

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided are mostly factual and informative without any clear signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest reported in any of the articles.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • The contradictions found involve information about the number of people treated in hospitals after a tornado, the geographical focus of Trump's campaign, and the number of properties destroyed in Iowa.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The only deception found is that the article about Caitlin DeSantis' statement regarding the Iowa caucus was misleading as it was clarified by the Republican Party of Iowa that only registered voters in Iowa can actually caucus.

Recent Articles

  • Indiana Fever Rally Past Minnesota Lynx in Fourth Quarter for 81-74 Win

    Indiana Fever Rally Past Minnesota Lynx in Fourth Quarter for 81-74 Win

    Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 In a tight match, the Indiana Fever rallied from a seven-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74. Led by Kelsey Mitchell's 21 points and Aliyah Boston's double-double of 17 points and career-high 16 rebounds, the Fever outscored the Lynx 28-14 in the final quarter.
  • Midwest Crisis: Heatwave and Flooding Displace Thousands, Claim Lives in Iowa and South Dakota

    Midwest Crisis: Heatwave and Flooding Displace Thousands, Claim Lives in Iowa and South Dakota

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A combination of extreme heat and flooding in the Midwest US has resulted in widespread damage and displacement, with at least one fatality reported in South Dakota. Cities such as Rock Valley, Iowa, and Spencer, Iowa, have been hit hard by the floods. Residents are urged to volunteer for cleanup efforts and avoid driving through flooded areas. Governors Kim Reynolds and Kristi Noem predict a long recovery process ahead. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Americans are affected by a heatwave shifting to the southeast, mid- south, and central Plains.
  • Des Moines Battles Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus: Clarke Sprays Highland Park and Union Park

    Des Moines Battles Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus: Clarke Sprays Highland Park and Union Park

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Mosquitoes in Des Moines' Highland Park and Union Park areas have tested positive for West Nile Virus, leading to increased spraying and treatment. Wet conditions have created ideal breeding grounds, increasing mosquito populations compared to recent years. No human or pet cases have been reported yet. Residents can report high mosquito levels, learn about spraying schedules, or opt out of treatments on the Clarke Mosquito Control website.
  • Two Powerful Tornadoes Strike Iowa: EF3 in Greenfield and EF2 in Johnston Leave Four Dead and Over 35 Injured

    Two Powerful Tornadoes Strike Iowa: EF3 in Greenfield and EF2 in Johnston Leave Four Dead and Over 35 Injured

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Two powerful tornadoes, rated EF3 and EF2, struck Iowa on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead and over 35 injured in Greenfield and Johnston. The storm system caused significant damage to homes, businesses, transportation infrastructure, and wind turbines. Authorities continue search and rescue efforts while providing aid to residents. Officials urge vigilance as more survey teams assess the damage.
  • Devastating Tornado Hits Greenfield, Iowa: At Least 18 People Killed, Dozens Injured

    Devastating Tornado Hits Greenfield, Iowa: At Least 18 People Killed, Dozens Injured

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 At least 18 tornadoes ravaged Iowa on May 21, 2024, leaving Greenfield in ruins with over a dozen fatalities and numerous injuries. The town's hospital was also affected, forcing some injured individuals to be transported to other hospitals for treatment. ISP reports that everyone in Greenfield is accounted for as the community begins its recovery process, which is expected to take several days. A curfew has been imposed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and the National Guard has been called in to assist with recovery efforts following this devastating tornado outbreak.
  • Iowa Forecast: A Rainy Christmas Eve for Central Iowa

    Iowa Forecast: A Rainy Christmas Eve for Central Iowa

    Broke On: Monday, 25 December 2023 Iowa is not likely to have a white Christmas this year due to higher-than-average temperatures and almost no chance of snow. Des Moines has a 50% chance of light rainfall on Christmas Day, with temperatures expected to remain in the high 40s to mid-50s all weekend and Christmas Day. Since 2010, Des Moines has only had eight white Christmases, with 2010 and 2012 having the most snow cover. The city's record high snowfall on Christmas Day is 4.8 inches, set way back in 1941.

  • Clarification on Casey DeSantis' Iowa Caucus Participation Comments

    Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 Casey DeSantis encouraged out-of-state supporters to participate in the Iowa caucuses, which was later clarified as a call for volunteering, not voting. The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that only registered voters in Iowa can actually caucus. The Trump campaign accused the DeSantises of spreading false information and embracing voter fraud.

  • Iowa's Caitlin Clark Surpasses 3,000 Career Points, Eyes NCAA Scoring Record

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Caitlin Clark has surpassed 3,000 career points, becoming the 15th player in Division I women's history to reach this milestone. At her current scoring average, Clark is projected to break the NCAA career scoring record in approximately 19 games. Clark is the first player in Division I, women's or men's, to record at least 3,000 points, 750 rebounds, and 750 assists in a career. Despite the option to return for a fifth season, Clark is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

  • Trump's Recent Statements on Immigration and Foreign Policy

    Broke On: Monday, 16 October 2023 Trump pledged to expel immigrants who support Hamas and proposed to reinstate a travel ban on Muslims entering the US. Trump claimed that atrocities in Israel never happened during his presidency.