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The Drive: Des Moines North's Haylie Weinheimer

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Iowa weather: A shot of cold is on the way for the weekend

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West Des Moines school threat determined not credible

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Steel plant executive offers SE Iowa promises — and hope

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S.A.F.E. Center of Iowa to open new sexual assault care facility in Des Moines

KCCIYesterday

New measles case confirmed in central Iowa; potential exposure locations in Ankeny, Des Moines

KTIVYesterday

Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand hears veterans’ requests for state support on Veterans Day

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Polk County Health Department confirms case of measles in child

Polk County Iowa (.gov)Yesterday

Measles Case Confirmed in Polk County - Nov. 11, 2026

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Judy Kay Reha Obituary

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Ben Clayton Obituary

WHO13.comYesterday

Des Moines firefighters battle house fire in Highland Park Neighborhood

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Part of 2nd Avenue closed near Highland Park during fire

WHO13.comYesterday

Des Moines woman accused of stealing over $70,000 from victim she was tasked with caring for

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan coming to Des Moines this summer

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Des Moines teen taken to hospital after fight at school Tuesday

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Our picks for every IHSAA semifinal game in Iowa high school playoffs

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

How Johnston students are honoring Iowa veterans through history

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Des Moines Vet Center director explains services for Iowa veterans

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Des Moines Vet Center earns national award for supporting veterans

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

This woman wanted to be a mom. Iowa's abortion law nearly stopped her.

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

See some of the breweries serving craft beer around Des Moines

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Atrum Brewing to replace Twisted Vine in Des Moines' East Village

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa House Democrats reelect Brian Meyer as minority leader

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

3 takeaways from Iowa State basketball's win over Southern

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa State football experiencing a different sort of November | Hines

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

Iowa State football defense aims to cut down on explosive plays

The Des Moines RegisterYesterday

2026-27 UNI wrestling lineup, season projection

Tuesday, November 10

weareiowa.comNov 10

Des Moines fire officials explain how to avoid e-bike fires

weareiowa.comNov 10

'Kill me': Court documents detail key moments in Des Moines post office shooting

KCCINov 10

West Des Moines plans Grand Experience development with amphitheater and water park

KCCINov 10

Iowa struggles with foster home shortage as families and state officials work to help

KCCINov 10

MercyOne Air Med marks 40 years of life-saving service in Des Moines

WHO13.comNov 10

Eyewitnesses offer different accounts in trial over deadly Des Moines motorcycle crash

Radio IowaNov 10

Des Moines schools settle lawsuit over hiring of former superintendent

KCCINov 10

Iowa weather: Strong gusts move in with a clippers system that'll bring a few showers

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

John Creason Obituary

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

Carolyn June Sinn Obituary

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

What to know about privatized Medicaid as Rob Sand plans to reverse it

KGANNov 10

Two Des Moines men arrested in Hellberg Jewelry burglary case

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

Pat Schnoor Obituary

weareiowa.comNov 10

Des Moines Roosevelt student taken to hospital after fight, school district confirms

KCCINov 10

Student hospitalized after large fight at Des Moines Roosevelt

Iowa Public RadioNov 10

Des Moines Public Schools reaches settlement with search firm used to hire Ian Roberts

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

3 takeaways from Jimmy Rogers before Iowa State football vs Cincinnati

weareiowa.comNov 10

Des Moines Public Schools, consulting firm come to settlement agreement in Ian Roberts' hiring

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

Carol Sayler Obituary

WHO13.comNov 10

Popular comedian schedules Des Moines show

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

Jim Gaffigan is performing in Des Moines in 2027. How to get tickets.

KCRGNov 10

Des Moines post office shooting suspect told police to kill her, court documents say

Iowa Capital DispatchNov 10

Board: U.S. attorney plagiarized application to become a judge

WHO13.comNov 10

New details in Des Moines post office shooting that injured 3 released

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

Elwood "Woody" Johnson Jr. Obituary

REJournalsNov 10

CBRE closes sale of 540-unit multifamily portfolio in Des Moines market

The Des Moines RegisterNov 10

Dolores "Dee" Critelli Boehmke Obituary

Monday, November 9

KCCINov 9

Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues

KCCINov 9

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

KCRGNov 9

Des Moines School District settles lawsuit against search firm

KCCINov 9

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

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