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Des Moines Pride Center reopens with refreshed space and renamed library
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) KCCI The Des Moines Pride Center celebrated a new chapter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its updated space in Sherman Hill and the newly named library dedicated to Rick Miller. Miller expressed surprise at the honor, saying, "They announced,…...
Close Up: End of session in sight and congress' new farm bill
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) The U.S. House has passed a new Farm Bill, with supporters calling it a major investment and critics saying it falls short for farmers....
NuCara to close four small-town pharmacies in Iowa
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (92+ words) KCCI The company says it is transferring prescriptions to pharmacies in neighboring cities Ackley: 1602 Edgington Ave, Eldora (641) 858-3567 Conrad: 421 E Merle Hibbs Blvd, Marshalltown (641) 752-4115 Traer: 421 E Merle Hibbs Blvd, Marshalltown (641) 752-4115 Zearing: 1002 Sixth St, Nevada (515) 382-2485 NuCara's parent company, Nudak Ventures, is currently…...
Possible shutdown of 18 Iowa newspapers raises alarm over future of small-town journalism
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) More than a dozen small-town newspapers across Iowa may be nearing permanent closure as Mid-America Publishing moves to discontinue 18 community papers, raising concerns about the future of local journalism and the preservation of community history. In Madrid, where a weekly…...
Passionate pleas made on future of alternative education in West Des Moines
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (279+ words) meeting Monday night. The district is considering closing the Walnut Creek Campus alternative school and...meeting Dec. 22. The superintendent says there will be a vote on closing the campus Jan. 12....
Get the Facts: How often do government shutdowns occur?
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) as a result of a funding gap when agencies begin closing and employees are furloughed. Prior to 1980, many...
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5+ mon, 1+ week ago (9+ words) Des Moines firefighters battle garage fire early Tuesday morning KCCI...
Funnel week: Bills face major deadline this week at the Iowa Statehouse
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) Monday kicked off the first funnel week of the 2026 Iowa legislative session. The major deadline funnels down the number of bills that state lawmakers can continue to work on. Video above: Bill increasing tax on tobacco products advances through subcommittee…...
Metro aquatic centers ready for the holiday weekend
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (280+ words) Clive and Des Moines are kicking off pool season this holiday weekend, giving metro families a chance to cool off as summer-like weather arrives. The Clive Aquatic Center opens Saturday, while Des Moines’ Northwest Aquatic Center also opens for the…...
'This career is tough': Retiring WDM Police Chief says his officers' mental health was his priority
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) Chris Scott says family, faith and being an advocate for officers' mental health were the foundation of his 28 years in law enforcement. After 28 years in law enforcement, West Des Moines police Chief Chris Scott is hanging up his hat. His…...