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1 pic to go: A new Pride band - Axios
1 pic to go: A new Pride band Axios
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:44 am
🪦 Worthy of your time: A Juneteenth cemetery visit - Axios
🪦 Worthy of your time: A Juneteenth cemetery visit Axios
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:43 am
What's open on Juneteenth? Here's what is closed for the holiday in Iowa. - The Des Moines Register
What's open on Juneteenth? Here's what is closed for the holiday in Iowa. The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:31 am
Des Moines angler catches 53-pound catfish downtown - Axios
Des Moines angler catches 53-pound catfish downtown Axios
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:23 am
Meet the Des Moines Register Reader's Watchdog Lee Rood, who likes to roam - The Des Moines Register
Meet the Des Moines Register Reader's Watchdog Lee Rood, who likes to roam The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:11 am
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Jay and Silent Bob, BBQ & Brew - The Des Moines Register
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Jay and Silent Bob, BBQ & Brew The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:11 am
Thoughts on each Hawkeyes player on Ben McCollum's 2025-26 Iowa basketball roster - The Des Moines Register
Thoughts on each Hawkeyes player on Ben McCollum's 2025-26 Iowa basketball roster The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:04 am
Pin High Sports Bar to open in Norwalk with golf simulator, bowling - The Des Moines Register
Pin High Sports Bar to open in Norwalk with golf simulator, bowling The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:04 am
We attended DMPD's new de-escalation training for recruits. Here's what happened: - The Des Moines Register
We attended DMPD's new de-escalation training for recruits. Here's what happened: The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:03 am
Recent resignation of entire Fulbright board could shake up Iowa's scholarship pipeline - The Des Moines Register
Recent resignation of entire Fulbright board could shake up Iowa's scholarship pipeline The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:03 am
Ankeny SummerFest to include 150th birthday celebrations with parade, historical society - The Des Moines Register
Ankeny SummerFest to include 150th birthday celebrations with parade, historical society The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:02 am
Johnston-Grimes fire chief prepares for retirement. What's next for him and the city? - The Des Moines Register
Johnston-Grimes fire chief prepares for retirement. What's next for him and the city? The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:02 am
Iowa State women's basketball's Arianna Jackson still limited, working to get healthy - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State women's basketball's Arianna Jackson still limited, working to get healthy The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:01 am
Crow Tow, previously dumped by Polk County after complaints, reclaims towing contract - The Des Moines Register
Crow Tow, previously dumped by Polk County after complaints, reclaims towing contract The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:01 am
Colleen Mullen Conrad credits Iowa novelist for inspiring rural town's revival - The Des Moines Register
Colleen Mullen Conrad credits Iowa novelist for inspiring rural town's revival The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 11:01 am
'The Accountant 2': A Des Moines TV station's background role - The Des Moines Register
'The Accountant 2': A Des Moines TV station's background role The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 10:46 am
Which Des Moines TV station makes an appearance in 'The Accountant 2'? - Yahoo
Which Des Moines TV station makes an appearance in 'The Accountant 2'? Yahoo
Published on 18 June 2025 | 10:44 am
See photos of the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow through the years - The Des Moines Register
See photos of the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow through the years The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 10:01 am
First National Bank Bemidji & Des Moines Bank Give $20,000 to United Way - Lakeland PBS
First National Bank Bemidji & Des Moines Bank Give $20,000 to United Way Lakeland PBS
Published on 18 June 2025 | 5:06 am
Mile posts: Items on Alexina Teubel, Gable Sieperda, Paityn Noe, Amanda Vestri, Biya Simbassa, Matt Hanson, Shelby Houlihan - The Des Moines Register
Mile posts: Items on Alexina Teubel, Gable Sieperda, Paityn Noe, Amanda Vestri, Biya Simbassa, Matt Hanson, Shelby Houlihan The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 5:05 am
Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for June 17, 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for June 17, 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 18 June 2025 | 3:32 am
Iowa weather: More storm chances before a very hot weekend - KCCI
Iowa weather: More storm chances before a very hot weekend KCCI
Published on 18 June 2025 | 3:25 am
Plan to convert downtown Des Moines hotel into affordable housing falls through - KCCI
Plan to convert downtown Des Moines hotel into affordable housing falls through KCCI
Published on 18 June 2025 | 3:20 am
Urbandale approves annexation of Des Moines Christian School from Grimes - weareiowa.com
Urbandale approves annexation of Des Moines Christian School from Grimes weareiowa.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 3:10 am
Ankeny Centennial grad Ty Duax making an impact on the Des Moines Menace - KCCI
Ankeny Centennial grad Ty Duax making an impact on the Des Moines Menace KCCI
Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:50 am
Another central Iowa city moves trick-or-treating from Beggars' Night to Halloween - KCCI
Another central Iowa city moves trick-or-treating from Beggars' Night to Halloween KCCI
Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:19 am
Katy Perry’s mom showed up at her Des Moines show and made awkward Iowa jokes - Yahoo
Katy Perry’s mom showed up at her Des Moines show and made awkward Iowa jokes Yahoo
Published on 18 June 2025 | 2:04 am
Central Iowa lawn watering ban will likely last weeks, officials say - weareiowa.com
Central Iowa lawn watering ban will likely last weeks, officials say weareiowa.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 1:38 am
Central Iowans are using less water, but the lawn watering ban remains in effect - Iowa Public Radio
Central Iowans are using less water, but the lawn watering ban remains in effect Iowa Public Radio
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:41 pm
Lawn watering ban still in place for more than 600,000 central Iowans; water usage drops by 30% - KCCI
Lawn watering ban still in place for more than 600,000 central Iowans; water usage drops by 30% KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:25 pm
Plan to convert downtown Holiday Inn into supportive housing hits dead end - weareiowa.com
Plan to convert downtown Holiday Inn into supportive housing hits dead end weareiowa.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:44 pm
Crow Tow returns to Polk County four years after controversial end - Axios
Crow Tow returns to Polk County four years after controversial end Axios
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:42 pm
Plan to convert downtown Holiday Inn into supportive housing falls through - weareiowa.com
Plan to convert downtown Holiday Inn into supportive housing falls through weareiowa.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:10 pm
Democrat Ryan Melton suspends campaign for Iowa's 4th Congressional District. Here's why: - The Des Moines Register
Democrat Ryan Melton suspends campaign for Iowa's 4th Congressional District. Here's why: The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 10:04 pm
Buckle up. Des Moines's lawn watering ban is cutting demand, but unlikely to end soon. - The Des Moines Register
Buckle up. Des Moines's lawn watering ban is cutting demand, but unlikely to end soon. The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 9:54 pm
Central Iowa Water Works updates customers on lawn-watering ban - The Des Moines Register
Central Iowa Water Works updates customers on lawn-watering ban The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 9:53 pm
Des Moines County woman gets 5 years probation in fraud, arson case - KWQC
Des Moines County woman gets 5 years probation in fraud, arson case KWQC
Published on 17 June 2025 | 9:50 pm
West Des Moines and Johnston each conducting special census this summer - weareiowa.com
West Des Moines and Johnston each conducting special census this summer weareiowa.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 9:25 pm
Blank Park Zoo has sharks for first time. What to know - weareiowa.com
Blank Park Zoo has sharks for first time. What to know weareiowa.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 9:25 pm
Iowa House clears hurdle to call for special session to override eminent domain bill veto - The Des Moines Register
Iowa House clears hurdle to call for special session to override eminent domain bill veto The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:42 pm
Democrat Christina Bohannan launches 3rd bid for Iowa's 1st Congressional District - The Des Moines Register
Democrat Christina Bohannan launches 3rd bid for Iowa's 1st Congressional District The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:37 pm
West Des Moines City Councilmember Kevin Trevillyan running for reelection - weareiowa.com
West Des Moines City Councilmember Kevin Trevillyan running for reelection weareiowa.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:27 pm
Marcus Kainz Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Marcus Kainz Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:08 pm
Deborah Davis Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Deborah Davis Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:08 pm
Arvin Foell Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Arvin Foell Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 8:08 pm
Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Pacers star believed to have calf strain, per reports - The Des Moines Register
Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Pacers star believed to have calf strain, per reports The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:47 pm
Zombie Burger to close Jordan Creek Town Center location after 10 years in business - The Des Moines Register
Zombie Burger to close Jordan Creek Town Center location after 10 years in business The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:16 pm
ESPN to showcase this Iowa landmark as part of its 50 States in 50 Days tour this summer - The Des Moines Register
ESPN to showcase this Iowa landmark as part of its 50 States in 50 Days tour this summer The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 5:56 pm
Zombie Burger closing West Des Moines location after 10 years at Jordan Creek mall - KCCI
Zombie Burger closing West Des Moines location after 10 years at Jordan Creek mall KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 5:15 pm
Des Moines police say 2-year-old expected to survive after being hit by vehicle - KCCI
Des Moines police say 2-year-old expected to survive after being hit by vehicle KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 5:07 pm
Child seriously injured after hit by car on East University Avenue - The Des Moines Register
Child seriously injured after hit by car on East University Avenue The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 4:52 pm
Iowa State football loses 4-star 2026 quarterback Jett Thomalla, flips to Alabama - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State football loses 4-star 2026 quarterback Jett Thomalla, flips to Alabama The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 4:16 pm
NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway sells out for second straight year - The Des Moines Register
NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway sells out for second straight year The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 3:35 pm
How much rain did we get? More showers, severe storms expected in Iowa on Tuesday. - The Des Moines Register
How much rain did we get? More showers, severe storms expected in Iowa on Tuesday. The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:39 pm
Central Iowa traffic: Car fire slows traffic on US 65 - KCCI
Central Iowa traffic: Car fire slows traffic on US 65 KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:11 pm
Child hit by a car Tuesday after running into the road expected to survive, police say - weareiowa.com
Child hit by a car Tuesday after running into the road expected to survive, police say weareiowa.com
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:10 pm
Hungry? Check out these 31 essential restaurants in the Des Moines metro for 2025 - The Des Moines Register
Hungry? Check out these 31 essential restaurants in the Des Moines metro for 2025 The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 1:06 pm
Bluejays Rally in Seventh for Walkoff Win in Des Moines - Raccoon Valley Radio
Bluejays Rally in Seventh for Walkoff Win in Des Moines Raccoon Valley Radio
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:55 am
Data centers are not to blame for central Iowa water crisis, experts say - Axios
Data centers are not to blame for central Iowa water crisis, experts say Axios
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:24 am
Des Moines pizza pioneer Abbie Polito dies at age 101; opened restaurant in 1952 - The Des Moines Register
Des Moines pizza pioneer Abbie Polito dies at age 101; opened restaurant in 1952 The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:18 am
Chipotle Mexican Grill leaving Valley West Mall for new location - The Des Moines Register
Chipotle Mexican Grill leaving Valley West Mall for new location The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:03 am
Highways 5 and 65 could become Interstate 435 in the Des Moines metro. What happens next? - The Des Moines Register
Highways 5 and 65 could become Interstate 435 in the Des Moines metro. What happens next? The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:03 am
Nonprofit's plan to buy downtown Holiday Inn for housing falls through - The Des Moines Register
Nonprofit's plan to buy downtown Holiday Inn for housing falls through The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:03 am
There's more at stake in Iowa than brown lawns - Bleeding Heartland
There's more at stake in Iowa than brown lawns Bleeding Heartland
Published on 17 June 2025 | 4:49 am
Clive residents respond to lawn watering ban amid high nitrate levels - KCCI
Clive residents respond to lawn watering ban amid high nitrate levels KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 3:37 am
Tyrese Haliburton stats in Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder NBA Finals Game 5 - The Des Moines Register
Tyrese Haliburton stats in Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder NBA Finals Game 5 The Des Moines Register
Published on 17 June 2025 | 3:25 am
Police: Man held woman captive, assaulted her in Des Moines apartment - KCCI
Police: Man held woman captive, assaulted her in Des Moines apartment KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 3:04 am
Minnesota shooting victims met in Des Moines before moving to Twin Cities - KCCI
Minnesota shooting victims met in Des Moines before moving to Twin Cities KCCI
Published on 17 June 2025 | 12:37 am
Crews quickly knock down apartment fire on Des Moines' south side - KCCI
Crews quickly knock down apartment fire on Des Moines' south side KCCI
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:03 pm
First-ever ban on watering lawns in central Iowa due to nitrate levels in rivers - ABC News
First-ever ban on watering lawns in central Iowa due to nitrate levels in rivers ABC News
Published on 16 June 2025 | 10:18 pm
88 children placed in protective custody amid reports of abuse in Iowa - The Des Moines Register
88 children placed in protective custody amid reports of abuse in Iowa The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 9:52 pm
Crews recover body of missing swimmer at Raccoon River Park - KCCI
Crews recover body of missing swimmer at Raccoon River Park KCCI
Published on 16 June 2025 | 9:23 pm
Des Moines man gets 50 years in prison for possession of child pornography - The Des Moines Register
Des Moines man gets 50 years in prison for possession of child pornography The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 8:29 pm
Dive team recovers body of missing swimmer at Blue Heron Lake - The Des Moines Register
Dive team recovers body of missing swimmer at Blue Heron Lake The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 8:29 pm
Polk County sees new record-high number of unsheltered homeless in PIT count - The Des Moines Register
Polk County sees new record-high number of unsheltered homeless in PIT count The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 8:02 pm
At Home closing 26 stores after filing for bankruptcy. What's the future of Iowa's stores? - The Des Moines Register
At Home closing 26 stores after filing for bankruptcy. What's the future of Iowa's stores? The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:33 pm
Des Moines man gets up to 50 years in prison for possessing child pornography videos - Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Des Moines man gets up to 50 years in prison for possessing child pornography videos Polk County Iowa (.gov)
Published on 16 June 2025 | 5:50 pm
Minnesota shooting suspect may have targeted Iowans as well, officials say - The Des Moines Register
Minnesota shooting suspect may have targeted Iowans as well, officials say The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 5:37 pm
Des Moines man accused of leading chase while under the influence - KCCI
Des Moines man accused of leading chase while under the influence KCCI
Published on 16 June 2025 | 5:33 pm
Brad Edwards Returns to Local TV in Des Moines After Leaving WOI in January - Adweek
Brad Edwards Returns to Local TV in Des Moines After Leaving WOI in January Adweek
Published on 16 June 2025 | 5:19 pm
Body of 18-year-old found in Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines - The Des Moines Register
Body of 18-year-old found in Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 4:27 pm
Solar panels may boost crop yields, per ISU research - Axios
Solar panels may boost crop yields, per ISU research Axios
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:21 am
10 exciting restaurant and bar openings to anticipate in the Des Moines metro this summer - The Des Moines Register
10 exciting restaurant and bar openings to anticipate in the Des Moines metro this summer The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:12 am
Iowa Supreme Court upholds 2023 law, says police can now search trash without warrants - The Des Moines Register
Iowa Supreme Court upholds 2023 law, says police can now search trash without warrants The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:11 am
This $1.45 million modern Ankeny home offers a saltwater pool, app-controlled shower heads - The Des Moines Register
This $1.45 million modern Ankeny home offers a saltwater pool, app-controlled shower heads The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:03 am
Expect to see more police enforcing Iowa's Move-Over Law. What do drivers have to do? - The Des Moines Register
Expect to see more police enforcing Iowa's Move-Over Law. What do drivers have to do? The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:01 am
The Des Moines metro has grown fast. What does it need to do to sustain its momentum? - The Des Moines Register
The Des Moines metro has grown fast. What does it need to do to sustain its momentum? The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:01 am
Iowa restaurateur's lake house HOA dispute leaves him on hook for $1M-plus in legal fees - The Des Moines Register
Iowa restaurateur's lake house HOA dispute leaves him on hook for $1M-plus in legal fees The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks tells why she decided to return to Cyclones - The Des Moines Register
Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks tells why she decided to return to Cyclones The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 10:59 am
Meteorologist Brad Edwards coming back to TV — at a new station - The Des Moines Register
Meteorologist Brad Edwards coming back to TV — at a new station The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 10:14 am
Shooting in Des Moines sends one to hospital, police secure scene - weareiowa.com
Shooting in Des Moines sends one to hospital, police secure scene weareiowa.com
Published on 16 June 2025 | 4:01 am
Des Moines police investigating shooting incident - KCCI
Des Moines police investigating shooting incident KCCI
Published on 16 June 2025 | 3:50 am
How much rain did we get? Iowa rainfall totals this weekend pass 2 inches in some areas - The Des Moines Register
How much rain did we get? Iowa rainfall totals this weekend pass 2 inches in some areas The Des Moines Register
Published on 16 June 2025 | 2:14 am
Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday - B-Town Blog
Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday B-Town Blog
Published on 16 June 2025 | 12:36 am
Search underway for missing 18-year-old at Raccoon River Park's beach in West Des Moines - weareiowa.com
Search underway for missing 18-year-old at Raccoon River Park's beach in West Des Moines weareiowa.com
Published on 16 June 2025 | 12:29 am
New historical marker honors World War I Black officer training site in Des Moines - KCCI
New historical marker honors World War I Black officer training site in Des Moines KCCI
Published on 15 June 2025 | 8:21 pm
Iowa rainfall totals: Saturday downpours soak parts of the state - KCCI
Iowa rainfall totals: Saturday downpours soak parts of the state KCCI
Published on 15 June 2025 | 3:25 pm
Iowan in Israel: Hours before missiles fired, a Des Moines woman arrived in the Middle Eastern country - KCRG
Published on 15 June 2025 | 2:45 pm
Trump administration is trying to revise history | Letters - The Des Moines Register
Trump administration is trying to revise history | Letters The Des Moines Register
Published on 15 June 2025 | 1:53 pm
Iowan Thyron Mathews returns to TV on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl.' Here's how to watch him - The Des Moines Register
Iowan Thyron Mathews returns to TV on Food Network's 'BBQ Brawl.' Here's how to watch him The Des Moines Register
Published on 15 June 2025 | 10:18 am
Albert "Abbie" Polito Obituary - The Des Moines Register
Albert "Abbie" Polito Obituary The Des Moines Register
Published on 15 June 2025 | 4:24 am
'No Kings Day' protest brings thousands to Iowa State Capitol to 'give voice to people.' - The Des Moines Register
'No Kings Day' protest brings thousands to Iowa State Capitol to 'give voice to people.' The Des Moines Register
Published on 14 June 2025 | 10:39 pm
Reynolds vetoes bill restricting eminent domain for pipelines. Special session possible. - The Des Moines Register
Reynolds vetoes bill restricting eminent domain for pipelines. Special session possible. The Des Moines Register
Published on 11 June 2025 | 9:32 pm
Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die' - The Des Moines Register
Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that 'we all are going to die' The Des Moines Register
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
'Well, we all are going to die': Sen. Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at heated Iowa town hall - The Des Moines Register
'Well, we all are going to die': Sen. Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at heated Iowa town hall The Des Moines Register
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am