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Finding wisdom in hindsight, Parkersburg and Des Moines
A thistle to the Des Moines City Council for naming a community center on the southeast side after a sitting member of the council in 1995.
Some downtown Des Moines streets closed for 80/35 Music Festival
Downtown streets will be closed for 80/35 Music Festival setup and concerts through Sunday morning.
Cash for clunkers is now formally called the consumer assistance to recycle and save act or the CARS act.
Des Moines inmate commits suicide, official says
A Des Moines man convicted of killing his wife and a neighbor last August committed suicide Thursday at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, a prison spokesman said.
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Des Moines Playhouse Holds Auditions For All Shook Up 7/19
Auditions for "All Shook Up" will be held at The Des Moines Playhouse at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 19.
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Would-be armed robber flees as Des Moines store manager shows gun
Dominic Mathew had always felt it was better to give an armed robber whatever was demanded.
West Des Moines man hits home run with philanthropy
A West Des Moines man's philanthropic efforts were recognized when he was selected as a contestant for a program that picks fans to represent their favorite Major League Baseball clubs at the All Star game.
Gold Wing convention expected in Des Moines
A new Iowa law lets you take your bottle of wine "to-go." As of today, if you don't finish the bottle, the restaurant can cork it for you.
Teen found guilty in Iowa shooting death
A Des Moines teenager has been found guilty of assault with intent to cause serious injury in the June 2008 shooting death of a 21-year-old man outside a suburban Des Moines bar.
Metro cities grow most in Iowa since 2000
A new Iowa law lets you take your bottle of wine "to-go." As of today, if you don't finish the bottle, the restaurant can cork it for you.
Survivor of deadly Iowa river accident speaks out
Associated Press - July 1, 2009 6:44 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa - The city parks department director says a steel safety cable that stretched across the Des Moines River near the Center Street Dam wasn't replaced after floods last year.
Des Moines police issue animal neglect ticket in dog's death
A ticket for animal neglect was issued to a Des Moines man this week after a dog died in Tuesday's heat.
Former City Clerk Charged in City Hall Arson
Authorities say a former Lacona city clerk faces a charge of first-degree arson in a blaze that caused $500,000 in damage to city hall last August.
Register today in Des Moines to learn lifeguarding, swimming
Registration for lifeguarding and swimming classes will take place today through the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department.
Pictured: Moment construction worker dangled from a crane to pluck drowning woman from river
A construction worker dangles from a crane, his arm stretched out to reach a terrified woman trapped in swirling water at the base of a dam.
Murder suspect faces more charges in Winterset stabbing
Six additional charges have been filed against a Des Moines man in a fatal stabbing in Winterset.
Dramatic River Rescue Is Caught On Tape 2min
A construction worker dangling at the end of a crane pulled a woman from just below a dam in downtown Des Moines on Tuesday afternoon.
One Drowned, One Rescued on Des Moines River
Des Moines Police say one person has drowned and another has been rescued after a boat capsized on the Des Moines River Tuesday afternoon.
Iowa State Fair planning Michael Jackson butter statue
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa State Fair plans a tribute to Michael Jackson - in butter.
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