Bypassed for Houston in the Midwest Region, Kansas is the top seed in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region and learned coach Bill Self should be on the sideline when the Jayhawks face Howard in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/kansas-gets-no-1-seed-in-ncaas-stacked-west-region/

Clark, from West Des Moines, Iowa, was named the 2023 Naismith, Wooden and Wade Trophy winner along with the Associated Press and USBWA Ann Drysdale Player of the Year honors.

Source: https://www.kjan.com/index.php/2023/06/caitlin-clark-wins-2023-honda-cup-named-collegiate-woman-athlete-of-the-year/

Col. Scott W. Horrigan commissioned from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and has served in a variety of assignments to include the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/447705/us-army-garrison-italy-welcomes-new-commander

FILE - Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis poses for a photo with Bette Guzman, of West Des Moines, Iowa, during a campaign event, May 30, 2023, in Clive, Iowa.

Source: https://www.mymcmurray.com/2023/06/04/while-desantis-hits-trump-from-the-right-the-ex-president-is-looking-ahead-to-the-general-election/

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a copy of his book in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 10, 2023.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/presidential-hopefuls-are-considering-these-5-practical-factors-launching-their-2024

Former President Donald Trump reacts as he visits with campaign volunteers at the Grimes Community Complex Park, Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Source: https://www.timesleader.com/news/1611108/trump-faces-unprecedented-legal-peril-will-it-hurt-his-standing-with-gop-voters

Nine Republican hopefuls gathered in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday in hopes of winning over evangelical voters.

Source: https://www.denver7.com/trump-skips-iowa-faith-and-freedom-event-while-rivals-eye-opportunity

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (L) during a campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Nov. 6, 2023.

Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-speculates-desantis-may-be-finished-5540139

The others selected for greater protection are the Iowa National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, and Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2596415/us-to-control-land-sales-to-foreigners-near-8-military-bases.html

Will Keeps, President of Starts Right Here, stands for a photo at his organization in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/youth-program-founder-hurt-in-shooting-has-biggest-heart/article_a56ec2b3-c4c2-500b-b6fb-08cca9059531.html