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Court docs: Pledger told police to kill her after post office shooting

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Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand names chief of staff, adds to transition team

Iowa Public RadioYesterday

Some people experiencing homelessness will have a safe place for belongings under new Des Moines pilot program

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Rob Sand says he'll work to end privatized Medicaid on Day 1

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

JoAnn Hilgenberg Obituary

KGANYesterday

RAGBRAI 2027 theme looks back to 1973

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

'They've slaughtered it': Des Moines says Iowa law limits growth

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Replay | Rob Sand holds first news conference as Iowa Gov.-elect

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Best Iowa Online Casinos and Apps (Rankings for November 2026)

WOWTYesterday

Iowa Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Shelby County highways

WHO13.comYesterday

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old found safe

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Des Moines police located missing, endangered teen

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

See where Iowa State basketball ranks in the AP and coaches polls

KCCIYesterday

Iowa weather: Warmth and sunshine stick around for another day with cooler temperatures around the corner

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Linda Graham Obituary

WOWTYesterday

Iowa Governor-Elect Rob Sand holds first news conference

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Des Moines motorcyclist dies in I-80 crash near Northeast Mixmaster

KCCIYesterday

Des Moines motorcyclist killed in crash near east mixmaster

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 1-7

weareiowa.comYesterday

E-bike battery causes fire on Des Moines’ east side

AxiosYesterday

Dallas County, Iowa flips blue after longtime GOP dominance

AxiosYesterday

Trump won these Iowa counties. Rob Sand did, too.

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Polk, Dallas counties shift siren test day to reach more people

CoStarYesterday

News | Top industrial leases recognized for Des Moines

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa State basketball vs. Southern prediction, game preview

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Looking ahead to every Iowa high school football semifinal game

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Dallas County rode the blue wave on Election Day. Here’s why:

Polk County Iowa (.gov)Yesterday

Des Moines man sentenced to prison for Lumberyard shooting

Sunday, November 8

KCCINov 8

Iowa weather: Sunny and warm Monday, tracking rain chances

WHO13.comNov 8

Des Moines Art Center event honors legacy of civil rights advocate

KCCINov 8

Overnight I-80 closures hit both directions in Des Moines for grading and concrete work

weareiowa.comNov 8

Love Island encourages Des Moines singles to apply for upcoming season

WHO13.comNov 8

Iowa Military Veterans Band honors veterans with annual Des Moines concert

KIMTNov 8

Chicago man ordered to repay $83K in Des Moines elder fraud case

The Des Moines RegisterNov 8

For West Des Moines, data centers have been all positive | Opinion

The Des Moines RegisterNov 8

Iowa law fuels LifeWise Academy growth, including in Des Moines metro

The Des Moines RegisterNov 8

Iowa needs to stay on track to stop the illicit vape problem | Opinion

The Des Moines RegisterNov 8

Errors come home to roost for Republicans | Letters

The Des Moines RegisterNov 8

Holiday shopping gets underway at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique

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Iowa State DailyNov 8

Ames police confirm death of Richard Stone, suspect in wife’s killing

Saturday, November 7

weareiowa.comNov 7

Des Moines Holiday Expo kicks off early Christmas shopping with over 200 exhibitors

weareiowa.comNov 7

New art fair gives professional artists a platform in Des Moines

KCCINov 7

Iowa weather: Sunny skies and mild Sunday

WHO13.comNov 7

A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

WHO13.comNov 7

Des Moines event supports research into rare lung cancer

weareiowa.comNov 7

Des Moines Holiday Boutique brings the Christmas spirit

The Des Moines RegisterNov 7

3 takeaways from Iowa State football's loss vs Baylor | Hines

WHO13.comNov 7

E-bike’s lithium battery sparks fire at Des Moines home

weareiowa.comNov 7

Des Moines firefighters respond to east side fire started by e-bike

https://www.islands.com/Nov 7

Under An Hour From Des Moines Is A Midwestern State Park With Camping, Fishing, And Scenic Trails

The Des Moines RegisterNov 7

Sandra Crabtree Obituary

WHO13.comNov 7

Local finds for the whole family: New vendors at Des Moines Holiday Boutique

AP NewsNov 7

Investigators are looking into whether an Iowa postal worker targeted her colleague in shooting

Friday, November 6

weareiowa.comNov 6

Urban Dreams breaks ground on affordable housing in heart of Des Moines

KCCINov 6

Going to the Dome: Iowa high school football semifinal matchups announced

KSOMNov 6

Des Moines Police Give Update On Thursday Post Office Shooting

KCCINov 6

Des Moines police share update after quick response to post office shooting

KCCINov 6

Appeals court upholds conviction of Iowa man who shot ex-girlfriend's parents

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