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  1. Old-time photo of the day Nov. 12Read the original story w/Photo

    13 min ago | Http

    From 1949 One more for Veterans Day: This photo ran as part of a series about medical advances at the Des Moines Veterans Hospital.

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  2. Corning backs same-sex unionsRead the original story

    14 min ago | Http

    ... they would vote for or against a constitutional amendment to end marriage for same-sex couples, according to a Des Moines Register Iowa Poll taken in September. Forty-one percent said they would vote for a ban, and 40 percent said they would vote to ...

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    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Wedding, US News, Iowa, Iowa Government

  3. Woman is killed, Des Moines officer hurt in northwest side standoffRead the original story

    14 min ago | Http

    ... an 8-month-old boy will learn of the terrible Veterans Day that changed his life forever. Wednesday, a rampage on Des Moines' northwest side left him without both of his parents - his mother, an Iraq war veteran, was dead, and his father was in jail ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, Polk County, IA

  4. Geoffroy expects no layoffs at ISURead the original story

    15 min ago | Http

    ... he said, "That's my expectation." Geoffroy made his comments during a half-hour interview Wednesday with The Des Moines Register. He addressed several budget-related issues: * He still expects the 20 percent cut in contributions toward faculty ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa State University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa

  5. Waterloo teen wounded in hammer attackRead the original story

    15 min ago | Http

    ... lifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. OPEN HOUSES: View a listing of this week's open houses in Des Moines Story chat Read and share comments on this story. News on your cellphone Msg&data rates may apply. To Opt-out text STOP to ...

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  6. Owners pulling the plug on 'that place on Franklin'Read the original story

    16 min ago | Http

    ... said the combination of a lousy economy and a call to minister prompted her family's decision to close the Des Moines business, which has occupied the same former gas station at 4908 Franklin Ave. Des Moines since 1978. Jim Stogdill, who graduated ...

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    Related Topix: TV, Electronics, Johnston, IA

  7. Tonight: Nomade sculptor speaksRead the original story

    16 min ago | Http

    When I called the sculptor Jaume Plensa in Spain a few months ago to talk about his white-lettered Nomade in Des Moines' new Pappajohn Sculpture Park , a patchy phone connection dashed our plans to add him to the park's audio walking tour .

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    Related Topix: Travel, Spain Travel, Drake University, Ames, IA

  8. Man apologizes for stoning ducks in Cedar RapidsRead the original story

    48 min ago | Http

    ... lso faces charges. A trial for both is set for March 1. OPEN HOUSES: View a listing of this week's open houses in Des Moines

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  9. Elbert: Court rules less tax is owed on insurance sharesRead the original story

    50 min ago | Http

    ... the taxes of investors still holding the initial public offering, or IPO, shares of Principal Financial Group of Des Moines, which restructured in 2001 and issued 260 million shares to 950,000 policyholders. Shareholders of several other major ...

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    Related Topix: Tax, US News, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, Principal Financial Group, Insurance, Financial Services, Investment Services, John Hancock

  10. Hansen: Just speaking of war can be a big battleRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Http

    ... importance of sharing his military experience with the world, right? So on Veterans Day, Howard and Bryan Hall of Des Moines made the short drive to the AIB College of Business, where the former platoon leader in the 306th Combat Engineers Battalion ...

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    Related Topix: University of Iowa, Urbandale, IA, Johnston, IA, Exline, IA

  11. Police: Waterloo teen had three crashes in 30 minutesRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Http

    ... for unsafe driving. She was turned over to her parents. OPEN HOUSES: View a listing of this week's open houses in Des Moines Story chat Read and share comments on this story. News on your cellphone Msg&data rates may apply. To Opt-out text STOP to ...

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    Related Topix: Waterloo, IA

  12. Teacher-soldier gets a welcome-home saluteRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Http

    David Gannon could feel the emotion building as he strode into the gym Wednesday at Des Moines' Woodside Middle School.

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    Related Topix: US National Guard, US Military, Mason City, IA

  13. Would-be buyers study ING insuranceRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Http

    ... said the divestiture of the insurance businesses, which includes ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Co. in Des Moines, should be completed in the next four years. But Wednesday's comments suggest a speedier timeline. Chief Executive Officer Jan ...

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    Related Topix: ING Group, Insurance

  14. Officer Shot, Woman Killed in Iowa StandoffRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Officer.com

    A woman was found dead inside an apartment after a man with a shotgun held Des Moines police at bay for more than an hour on Wednesday afternoon.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. Lovell Leroy "Lee" HarrisRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | Glenwood Post Independent

    ... Harris, in Linden, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm and, after graduating from Linden High School, moved to Des Moines to attend Drake University and study theater. While attending Drake University, he met his lifelong partner to be, Marjorie ...

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    Related Topix: Drake University, Theater, Arts

  16. Hansen: Des Moines man has answer to atheists' messageRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Http

    ... to tear down those atheist-sponsored signs on metro buses. He wanted to answer them. On Monday, his answer hit Des Moines-area streets. The billboards say "Come to Life" and "Come to Love," with a cross and a heart in the middle. That little ...

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    Related Topix: Inventions, Science / Technology, Marshalltown, IA

  17. Aerial photographer Robert Cameron diesRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | SFGate

    ... are four volumes of "Above San Francisco." Lifelong interest Robert William Cameron was born April 21, 1911, in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was raised. After his first year at the University of Iowa, he dropped out and spread his tuition money across ...

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    Related Topix: Obituaries

  18. Meet the Teacher: Rose DamianiRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Indianapolis Star

    ... in elementary education with endorsements in reading and special education, Iowa State University; grew up in Des Moines, Iowa; taught in Iowa, Ohio and now Indiana. Why did you become a teacher: I am very passionate about learning, and I ...

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    Related Topix: Iowa State University

  19. State board suspends mortician's licenseRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Des Moines Register

    ... at he kept in the funeral home, but said he never had more than one or two beers while on call. Kessler told The Des Moines Register that most of the allegations against him are 'a fabrication.' He said he is appealing the board's decision.

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  20. West Des Moines reception planned to honor war veteransRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Des Moines Register

    West Des Moines officials will host a reception to honor war veterans prior to Monday's City Council meeting.

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    Related Topix: West Des Moines, IA

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