Teen Who Killed Himself Wasn’t ‘Worthless,’ Family Tells Bullies

“Be kind,” a heartbroken Iowa mom says after her son killed himself to escape bullying. “Your words have weight. Your words have meaning.”

Obituary: Wanda Rosella Stirniman

Wanda enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, playing bridge and golf.

Epic Obit: ‘Bill Taylor — He Died,’ And That’s All They Wrote

An obituary published in the Des Moines Register was just four words long, but it’s not the shortest ever written.

Donald Kaul, Pulitzer Finalist And RAGBRAI Founder, Dies At 83

Columnist Donald Kaul, one of the originators of RAGBRAI, the largest bike touring event in the world, died on the event’s opening day.

Bob Ray, Longtime Republican Iowa Governor, Dies

The Des Moines Register reported that Ray died of natural causes at the Wesley Acres facility where he had been living for years.

Obituary: Brian Ray Bollman

Brian was caring, loving, and was always up for a good time. He had a contagious laugh and smile, and remained positive in poor health.