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She follows in Darwin's footsteps
Fulbright scholar Jessica Gaulter is conducting research in the Galapagos Islands with the goal of helping to eradicate river blindness.
Branstad huddles with Iowa Democratic boss - the topic: Curious George
A Polk County jury found Loren Bishop guilty of homicide by vehicle while under the influence today.
Police arrest wanted man in West Des Moines
West Des Moines Police will file several burglary charges against 23-year old Nicholas David Clausi after he was arrested by Clive Police yesterday.
Shrines and memorials dedicated to women
The Marilyn Monroe Shrine on Aspen Mountain was the first - and for a long time the only - shrine dedicated to a woman.
DSM provides options for frozen yogurt trend
It seems frozen yogurt is the new fad around the Des Moines. But with so many options, how is one to choose where to go? Orange Leaf, what appears to be the most widely known frozen yogurt establishment in Des Moines, has two locations in the area: the original location, which opened in September in West Des Moines, and the new one, which is in ... (more)
Giovannetti Won't Seek Another Term
He's in his tenth year as a supervisor and says its time to move on to something else.