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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Reveals Why Politics Isn’t Just a ‘Soapbox’ for Him
‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings opened up about his political views and explained why speaking about politics is not just a “soapbox” for him. Jennings discussed political changes that affected him. Ken...
‘Jeopardy!’ Host Reveals Why Politics Isn’t Just a ‘Soapbox’ for Him
‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings opened up about his political views and explained why speaking about politics is not just a “soapbox” for him. Jennings discussed political changes that affected him. Ken...
Politics: Political candidates descend on Iowa State Fair
There was no shortage of political back-and-forth the past week or so at the Iowa State Fair, where the Des Moines Register held its annual Political Soapbox.
Iowa State Fair serves up full plate of politics for Turek, Hinson
Iowa's Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek, found they couldn't escape politics at the Iowa State Fair.
Governor candidates reject the two-party system
Iowa fairgoers touted Zach Lahn's Iowa roots and Rob Sand's caring for people, writes Lucas Grundmeier.
Rep. Zach Nunn touts bipartisan approach, results in Soapbox speech
Republican U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn highlighted his bipartisan approach to lawmaking, military credentials and legislative results in his Soapbox speech.
See Zach Nunn speak at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox
Zach Nunn, the Republican candidate for Iowa's 3rd congressional district, takes the stage at the 2026 Des Moines Register Political Soapbox.
Brenna Bird touts record, knocks Willems at Iowa State Fair Soapbox
Attorney General Brenna Bird touted her record on cold cases and fraud while criticizing rival Nate Willems at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.
Candidate Chris McGowan urges 'prudent use of arms' at Register's Soapbox
Republican Iowa 4th Congressional District candidate Chris McGowan spoke to voters during the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox Aug. 17.
Dave Bushaw calls for building political independent 'movement' in Iowa
Independent Dave Bushaw told Iowa State Fairgoers that he wanted to build an infrastructure for more independent candidates to run in Iowa.
Independent candidate Dave Bushaw fires up the crowd at Soapbox
On Saturday, Aug. 15, Bushaw took the stage at the Political Soapbox, where he spoke to the Iowans who feel jilted by what he called \
Three takeaways from Joe Mitchell at the Register Political Soapbox
Republican Iowa 2nd Congressional District candidate Joe Mitchell laid out his anti-corruption platform during the Register's political Soapbox.
Josh Turek talks costs, corruption at Iowa State Fair Political Soapbox
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Josh Turek kicked off the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox talking about taking on high costs and corruption.
Snyder's Soapbox: Yes, the Dodgers are a villain, and that's good for MLB
Any form of entertainment is more fun when there's a bad guy
The outrages mount
My kindly and forgiving editors understand that, from time to time, I can’t help myself from leaping atop my rickety soapbox to vent. And, like many other political commentators have already done, I could easily fill this entire missive with page after page commenting on a certain insecure and increasingly tottering orange-hued president who seems […]
Victory in soapbox rally was inspired by pub trips
Paul Beesley and Lee Masser hit top speeds of 35mph (56km/h) as they hurtle past the finish line.
Snyder's Soapbox: You don't want a salary cap, you just want to be a billionaire
The only thing a salary cap will do is keep player salaries down and save the poor owners some money
Des Moines Register Political Soapbox returns to 2026 Iowa State Fair
After an off-year without statewide elections in 2025, the Des Moines Register will once again host its Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.
Sacramento’s Sutter Health settles feds’ drug violations probe at two facilities
Investigators found hundreds of violations at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento and a surgical center in Fairfield.
Snyder's Soapbox: Bring on the World Baseball Classic
This year's tournament opens this week and stands to be the best one yet
Snyder's Soapbox: Stop throwing Hall of Fame comparisons on kids
Did you hear about the teenager who might, allegedly, be a combo of Aaron Judge, Elly De La Cruz and Yadier Molina?
Snyder's Soapbox: There are no 'meaningless' professional sports games
Forget playoff contention, forget the calendar and show up