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Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Des Moines News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Des Moines—from local news and business to culture, weather, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Des Moines…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños | Des Moines News
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños in salsas and guacamoles has sickened over 345 people across 27 states, with Taylor Fresh Farms recalling affected…
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Iowa Tackles Medicaid Fraud Head-On | Des Moines News
Iowa’s Medicaid Fraud Task Force kicks off its second meeting with a mission to outmaneuver fraud before it blows budgets — leveraging federal pressure and…
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Rain or Shine Fair Spirit | Des Moines News
Rain or shine, the Iowa State Fair kicked off with thousands braving soggy conditions to soak in classic treats, livestock shows, and family fun—proving that…
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Iowa Weather Watch: Storms & Flooding Ahead | Des Moines News
Iowa braces for more weather chaos as severe storms and heavy rain threaten through Friday, with flash flood risks in low-lying areas — but relief arrives by…
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Des Moines Floods Force Road Closures | Des Moines News
Des Moines is in crisis as torrential thunderstorms unleash flash flooding, forcing police to respond to stranded drivers and minor accidents. Major streets…
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Two Families Settle Bullying Lawsuits | Des Moines News
Two Altoona families have settled lawsuits against the Southeast Polk Community School District for over $200,000, marking a major victory in the fight for…
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Rod Stewart Pulls Out of Iowa State Fair | Des Moines News
Rod Stewart’s sudden withdrawal due to health issues has thrown a wrench into the Iowa State Fair’s big plans, leaving fans disappointed and organizers…
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Oak Futures Graduates Earn Real Opportunities | Des Moines News
Oakridge Neighborhood celebrated the graduation of its Oak Futures Youth Employment Program, marking a major milestone for young locals as they earn real-world…
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Iowa Companies Pay Russia Taxes Amid War | Des Moines News
American companies rooted in Iowa, like Titan International and Kemin Industries, are still paying millions in taxes to Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine…
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Tornado Warnings Hit Central Iowa | Des Moines News
Tornado warnings blared across central Iowa early this morning, hitting Polk, Story, and Marshall counties as a fast-moving storm system—traveling at 55 mph…
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Iowa State Fair Goes Big for 250 | Des Moines News
The Iowa State Fair is throwing a patriotic, food-fueled party for America’s 250th birthday—with 84 new over-the-top menu items, local Iowa ingredients front…
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Local 5 News Goes YouTube | Des Moines News
Local 5 News in Des Moines is going full YouTube to keep you plugged into everything happening in Iowa—headlines, weather, sports, and community updates—all…
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Iowa Foster Care Lawsuit Dismissed | Des Moines News
A young Native woman’s fight for justice after being placed with a convicted felon ends in a legal setback — a judge dismissed her negligence lawsuit against…
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Teacher Fired for Speaking Up | Des Moines News
Two lawsuits are rocking the Urbandale school district after educators allegedly mistreated a nonverbal, profoundly disabled seven-year-old during an outdoor…
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Libertarians Fill Ballot Vacancies | Des Moines News
The Iowa Libertarian Party pulled off a last-minute ballot rescue after original candidates were disqualified — nominating Charles Aldrich for lieutenant…
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Zach Nunn's Bipartisan Blueprint | Des Moines News
Zach Nunn, Iowa’s top bipartisan congressman, just earned a 99.4 out of 100 from Bridge Grades—ranking him third in the House for crossing party lines. With…
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Trucking Hours Proposal Sparks Debate | Des Moines News
Trucking’s future just got a major twist: the FMCSA is proposing to bump daily driving limits from 11 to 12 hours, aiming to ease supply chain snarls and cut…
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Field of Dreams Gets Permanent | Des Moines News
MLB is bringing the magic of Field of Dreams to life again — this time with a permanent ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa. The Minnesota Twins face the Philadelphia…
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Nurses Sue Iowa for Unsafe Conditions | Des Moines News
Three Iowa nurses are suing the state after being violently assaulted by patients — one lost her unborn child, another suffered neck injuries and PTSD, and the…
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Oskaloosa Robbery and Cornfield Chase | Des Moines News
A Kwik Star robbery in Oskaloosa, Iowa, turned into a high-speed chase when three masked suspects bolted after stealing cash—just hours before a bizarre car…
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Tragic ATV Crash in Iowa | Des Moines News
Tragic ATV Crash in Iowa | Des Moines News
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UIHC Settles Two Medical Error Cases | Des Moines News
A former University of Iowa Health Care instructor, now living in India, is set to receive half a million dollars after her pelvic fracture was missed during…
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Haliburton Returns to Hilton Coliseum | Des Moines News
NBA’s back in Ames this fall as the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves square off in an exhibition game on October 7th — and it’s all about hometown…
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Decoy Plane, Secret Service, and Press | Des Moines News
Trump’s July 8 travel shuffle sparked chaos after a rumored Iranian assassination threat forced a last-minute security switch—leaving reporters and staff on…
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Tragic ATV Accident in Iowa | Des Moines News
A tragic ATV accident in Iowa claims the life of 26-year-old Emily Turner, a passionate racer from Missouri who was competing at US 36 Raceway. She lost…
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Waukee Gets First Walmart Supercenter | Des Moines News
Waukee’s getting its first Walmart Supercenter — a massive 182,000-square-foot hub with pharmacy, gas station, and auto shop — after Planning and Zoning…
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Vote for Baby Giraffe’s Name | Des Moines News
Get ready to cheer on Skye the giraffe as she prepares to welcome her new calf at the Iowa State Fair — and YOU get to help pick the baby’s name! Vote in…
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Iowa Secures GOP Primary Crown | Des Moines News
Iowa is locked in as the 2028 Republican presidential primary kickoff state, with RNC Chair Joe Gruters boldly declaring its guaranteed first-in-the-nation…
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Nunn Scalise Gruters Unite with Westside Conservatives | Des Moines News
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn brought big-league politics to Urbandale, hosting a high-impact meet-up with the Westside Conservative Club — flanked by House Majority…
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Flock Cameras Spark Privacy Debate | Des Moines News
Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers sweeping U.S. cities—including Iowa—are hailed by law enforcement as vital crime-fighting tools, but critics…
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Iowa State Fair Opens in Rain | Des Moines News
Iowa State Fair opens Thursday, August 13th, but bring an umbrella—rain and thunderstorms are likely with a quarter to half inch of rain before noon, plus a…
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Missing Des Moines Man With Cognitive Disabilities | Des Moines News
Missing Des Moines Man With Cognitive Disabilities | Des Moines News
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Rod Stewart Pulls Out of Iowa State Fair | Des Moines News
Rod Stewart’s Iowa State Fair gig is off due to health issues — organizers are sending him well wishes and already hunting for a replacement. Ticket holders…
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Iowa’s Partial Solar Eclipse Chance | Des Moines News
Don’t miss Iowa’s partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12—though totality skips us, a cosmic cookie bite might still show up if clouds clear in the…
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Field of Dreams Hosts First Triple-A Game | Des Moines News
Step into the magic of the Field of Dreams as the Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints took the field in Dyersville, Iowa — the very site of the iconic baseball movie…
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Midwest Derecho Leaves Widespread Damage | Des Moines News
A deadly derecho tore through the Midwest on August 11th, packing winds up to 100 mph and leaving over a million without power. Starting in Iowa and ripping…
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Bob Faust Reimagines the American Flag | Des Moines News
Chicago artist Bob Faust is bringing his bold, transparent flag project Ways and Means to the Iowa State Fair Parade this Wednesday, featuring dancers carrying…
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Mahaska County Armed Robbery Ends with All Suspects in Custody | Des Moines News
An armed robbery at a Kwik Star ATM in Mahaska County sent shockwaves through the community—three suspects fled into a cornfield after a high-speed chase…
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Storms & Heat on the Horizon | Des Moines News
Severe storms are rolling into western Iowa today, bringing strong winds and hail—watch out until 10 AM. After the storm passes, expect clear skies and hot…
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Iowa Schools Shift from Mergers to Resource Sharing | Des Moines News
Iowa’s school consolidation push is slowing down—districts are now opting for smarter, community-friendly resource sharing instead of full mergers. Facing…
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Rod Stewart Cancels Iowa State Fair Show | Des Moines News
Rod Stewart cancels his Iowa State Fair show after medical issues force him to pull out — just days after skipping gigs in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Fans…
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From Adak Island to Iowa Conservation | Des Moines News
From remote Adak Island to the heart of Iowa, Addison McKown is turning her Alaska conservation roots into a new mission: building a local nonprofit powerhouse…
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Twins vs White Sox at Field of Dreams | Des Moines News
MLB is returning to Dyersville, Iowa, for a second magical Field of Dreams game next August 15th, pitting the Minnesota Twins against the Chicago White…
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Iowa News Goes Viral on YouTube | Des Moines News
Local 5 News in Des Moines is going viral — not with memes, but with real news. Their new YouTube channel, “We Are Iowa Local 5 News,” turns everyday Iowa…
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Local 5 News Goes Digital on YouTube | Des Moines News
Local 5 News in Iowa is going digital with their YouTube channel, “We Are Iowa Local 5 News,” turning neighborhood updates and current events into binge-worthy…
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Fever Fire Up Against Liberty | Des Moines News
Indiana Fever are on fire, riding high after a gritty win over Chicago and led by Kelsey Mitchell’s record-breaking 27-point explosion. Caitlin Clark adds 26…
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Iowa’s Fraud Fight Needs Funding, Not New Task Forces | Des Moines News
Iowa’s governor and AG are hyping a new Medicaid fraud task force—but the real solution is already here: the underfunded, decades-old Medicaid Fraud Control…
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Iowa State’s Defensive Shift and Rising Stars | Des Moines News
Bryson Lamb’s rising star power anchors Iowa State’s defensive line as new strategies take shape under Jesse Bobbit, building a cohesive, identity-driven unit…
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Alzheimer's Patient Seeks Dignified End | Des Moines News
Rusty Martin, battling Alzheimer’s, plans to travel to Switzerland’s Dignitas to end his life—because assisted dying isn’t legal in Iowa. His story sparks a…
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Marty Pevey Returns After Melanoma Surgery | Des Moines News
Marty Pevey, Iowa Cubs’ longest-tenured and most victorious manager, returned to the dugout after a health scare — surgery to remove two melanoma tumors from…
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Iowa State Stars Shine on NFL List | Des Moines News
Two Iowa State stars, George Kittle and Cooper DeJean, just made the NFL Top 100 — a huge win for them and the program. Kittle’s been a steady force, but…
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Budweiser’s Baseball Bat Beer | Des Moines News
Budweiser just dropped Beechwood Reserve, a beer aged on real MLB bats made from the same beechwood used in brewing—creating a full-circle moment for baseball…
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Rod Stewart Cancels Iowa State Fair Show | Des Moines News
Rod Stewart cancels his Iowa State Fair show on August 14th due to medical issues — not a last-minute call, but announced early after he fainted in Utah…
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ATM Robbery Suspects On The Run | Des Moines News
ATM robbery suspects flee in Mahaska County, Iowa—crash, vanish into cornfield as cops from multiple agencies race to track them down amid scorching heat…
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Iowa State Fair Aquarium Turns 100 | Des Moines News
Iowa’s century-old aquarium tradition is back at the State Fair, showcasing 40+ native freshwater fish in a massive, chilled 7,400-gallon tank—collected via…
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Blossom the Puppy’s Miraculous Recovery | Des Moines News
A five-month-old puppy named Blossom was found barely alive in a ditch, emaciated, covered in urine, and dangerously cold—weighing less than ten pounds. Vets…
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Cedar Rapids Fire Department Upgrade Vote | Des Moines News
Cedar Rapids is poised to vote on a $50 million bond measure aimed at modernizing its aging fire department facilities — a critical upgrade that could reshape…
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Iowa’s Hidden Water Crisis | Des Moines News
Over half a million dollars from the USDA is pouring into rural Iowa to help homeowners test and fix their private wells—because up to 30% of them contain…
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Bessent Visits Iowa to Cut Business Red Tape | Des Moines News
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hitting Iowa this Wednesday to rally support for two Republican lawmakers in tight reelection races, while unveiling a…
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Son Pleads Not Guilty in Mother’s Execution-Style Killing | Des Moines News
A 23-year-old son, Theodore Corkrean, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his 60-year-old mother, Tammy Corkrean, allegedly…