Some facts: - Italy has a higher prevalence of celiac disease (eurekalert.org/news-releases/…), in part b/c it tests. - Evidence of celiac dates to 1st century (beyondceliac.org/celiac-disease…) - Italian grains might be better for people with intolerances, but they’re unsafe for celiacs.

Perfect ending to a birthday to get to see the Northern Lights from Ledges. #iawx #northernlights

Have questions about the 2024 election? Join Brianne Pfannenstiel and Stephen Gruber-Miller at noon for a Reddit AMA on r/Iowa. reddit.com/r/Iowa/comment…

Big surprise in Iowa. See the full details from Brianne Pfannenstiel ⬇️

And a rare byline from me tonight: Check out 20 years of Iowa Poll data.

“While most consider 11-year-olds too rambunctious to sit still, Irene is just the opposite. Every day after school, the sixth-grader spends hours at her family's kitchen table, meticulously theorizing the game that has made her an international champion”

Opinion: An update from the editor: What a review of the pre-election Iowa Poll has found desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

It’s been an honor to work with Carol all these years. She’s going to leave big shoes to fill.

Opinion: A strong team will carry on the Des Moines Register's tradition of excellence | Opinion desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

Jimmy Carter cemented the playbook for Iowa Caucus success by meeting Iowans in small diners and coffee shops … His efforts proved passion and shoe leather, not just fat wallets, could catapult a long-shot candidate to the White House. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/ele… via Des Moines Register

With 2025 almost here, it’s time for resolutions you’ll actually want to keep: 10 Resolutions for Editors. Resolution 1: Ask yourself this question: Are my edits making the story better or just different?

After a long ride in 2023 and a steep one in 2024, RAGBRAI 2025 will throttle back the stress and strain but maintain the fun. Where will it go? desmoinesregister.com/story/life/liv…

As if I needed more things to validate my decision to work from home today: Des Moines Police responded to 22 crashes on I-235. 22! Drive safe folks! #iawx desmoinesregister.com/live-story/wea…

I’ve been a Dallas County resident for 13 years and I’ve never gotten an “I Voted” sticker. I’m unreasonably excited that they’re finally giving them out now. desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol… (H/T Kelsey Kirk for the tip and photo)

☀️🌊🌈It's almost my favorite time of the year: Iowa beach monitoring season! (And summer, of course) I'll have updates coming weekly on Fridays, starting tomorrow. For now, here's how it works: desmoinesregister.com/story/news/hea…

Replying to Kim Reynolds' lawsuit over emails, Register counterclaim demands their release desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

I want to hire you! I’m looking for a new service and trending reporter to join my team. It’s a fun, fast-paced role that gets to do a little of everything. Application here: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannett/… DMs open for questions.