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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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Plains Spotted Skunk Faces Endangered Status | Des Moines News
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing a petition to list the Plains spotted skunk as endangered, as habitat loss and declining numbers threaten this…
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Plains Spotted Skunk Faces Federal Protection | Des Moines News
The plains spotted skunk, known for its wild handstand defense, may soon get federal protection after new data reveals alarming population declines across the…
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Turek Surpasses Hinson in Fundraising | Des Moines News
For the first time this election cycle, Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek has outpaced Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in quarterly fundraising…
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Tony Diaz Could Change Everything | Des Moines News
Iowa’s offense just got a shot in the arm with the arrival of Tony Diaz, the explosive transfer nicknamed “The Boogeyman,” who’s already making waves with…
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Valkyries Smash Fever for Record Win | Des Moines News
Golden State Valkyries smash Indiana Fever 88-75, setting a new franchise record with their eighth straight win as Gabby Williams and Kaitlyn Chen dominate the…
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Community Rallies After Fairgrounds Flood | Des Moines News
When Indian Creek flooded the Story County Fairgrounds right before the big event, the Poultry Barn went underwater—but the community rose to the challenge…
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Southwest Adds New Flights from Des Moines | Des Moines News
Des Moines is about to get a major flight upgrade: Southwest Airlines is launching daily nonstop flights to Nashville starting next March, adding a powerful…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak and Food Safety | Des Moines News
A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened over 1,600 people across 34 states, with symptoms like watery diarrhea and stomach cramps traced to…
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RAGBRAI Prep: E-Bikes, Heat, and Logistics | Des Moines News
RAGBRAI is rolling into town — and bike shops across Iowa are in full gear, packing trailers, deploying repair crews, and gearing up for the biggest bike ride…
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Art That Cleans Water | Des Moines News
Meet Edward Kelley and Emily Newman, artists at Drake University, who’ve created an eye-popping, eco-heroic quilt called “It’s in the Water” — made from…
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Permanent DST? Local Solutions Win | Des Moines News
Congress just passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent — but experts warn it might not be the best fix. Back in 1972, Iowa tried it and ended up…
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Colo Celebrates 150 with RAGBRAI | Des Moines News
RAGBRAI rolls into Colo, Iowa, for its 150th anniversary with a splashy celebration honoring the town’s railroad past and quirky history—complete with enamel…
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A Judge’s Mistake and Her Path Forward | Des Moines News
A Iowa judge, after her own DWI arrest, shares a raw, vulnerable account of her mistake—driving drunk, risking lives, and shattering her own public trust. With…
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Grassley’s Hypocrisy on the Court | Des Moines News
Senator Chuck Grassley’s 2016 decision to block Merrick Garland’s Supreme Court nomination—arguing it was too close to the election—is now being called out as…
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Des Moines Gets New Nashville Flight | Des Moines News
Des Moines is about to soar—literally—with its brand-new airport terminal set to open in January 2027, and Southwest Airlines is already making it count by…
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Easy Transit to the Iowa State Fair | Des Moines News
Get ready for the Iowa State Fair with stress-free transit options! DART’s Park and Ride is back, offering free drop-offs at two downtown spots for just $3…
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Iowa Job Market Holds Steady in June | Des Moines News
Iowa’s job market holds steady with unemployment at 3.2%—down from last year’s 3.5%—though employment dipped slightly by 1,700 jobs. While manufacturing…
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A Father’s Journey to Reunion | Des Moines News
After ten years of silence and a life spiraling into homelessness, Christopher Evans found his way back to his daughter Kaitlynn thanks to a computer literacy…
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Amphitheater Reopens with Free Concert | Des Moines News
The Simon Estes Amphitheater in Des Moines is back open for business after a seven-year hiatus, kicking off with a free concert series called Vibes in the…
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Post Malone Spotted at Iowa Walmart | Des Moines News
Post Malone surprised fans in Ames, Iowa, by popping into a local Walmart right before his concert with Jelly Roll at Jack Trice Stadium — a candid, relatable…
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Red Cross Helps Flood Victims Rebuild | Des Moines News
Flood survivors in Des Moines are finding refuge at the American Red Cross shelter at Hoyt Middle School, where 30 people still receive food, comfort, and…
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RAGBRAI Brings Hope to Small Towns | Des Moines News
RAGBRAI isn’t just a bike ride—it’s a lifeline for tiny Iowa towns like Green Mountain and Colo, where communities under a thousand souls are rallying to…
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Iowa State Grapples with Federal Funding Crisis | Des Moines News
Iowa State University is reeling from a 30% federal research funding cut, plunging key projects into limbo and threatening graduate students’ progress. With…
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Democrats Surge in Iowa House Races | Des Moines News
Democrats are surging in Iowa’s key House races, out-raising Republican incumbents with massive fundraising hauls that signal a potential upset in November. In…
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Debate Duel in Iowa | Des Moines News
Zach Lahn’s push for six Lincoln-Douglas style debates sparks a heated back-and-forth with Rob Sand, who’s locked in on his four televised debates and a…
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Oklahoma Man Killed in Iowa Truck Crash | Des Moines News
Oklahoma Man Killed in Iowa Truck Crash | Des Moines News
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Iowa Man Gets 20-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking | Des Moines News
Iowa City’s Richard Allen Tuan Casey, 37, just got sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute meth and cocaine—and using a…
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Post Malone & Jelly Roll Hit Ames | Des Moines News
Post Malone and Jelly Roll are bringing their BIG ASS Stadium Tour to Ames, Iowa this Friday at Jack Trice Stadium — a massive event fans won’t want to miss…
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RAGBRAI 2024 Heat Warning | Des Moines News
RAGBRAI kicks off this Sunday in scorching heat—nearly 100 degrees on day one as riders tackle the first 391-mile stretch from Onawa to Dubuque. Temperatures…
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Des Moines QuikTrip Robbery Under Investigation | Des Moines News
Des Moines QuikTrip Robbery Under Investigation | Des Moines News
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Ames Weighs New Rules for Data Centers | Des Moines News
Ames is stepping up its game on data center oversight after community outcry over a new proposal near the airport—now considering mandatory public hearings and…
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Iowa’s Hidden Cash: Claim Your Share | Des Moines News
Iowa just hit a record-breaking jackpot—returning $38 million in unclaimed cash and stocks to residents this past fiscal year, processing over 53,000 claims…
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Des Moines to Nashville Nonstop Launch | Des Moines News
Des Moines is set to soar with a brand-new nonstop flight to Nashville starting March 2027, courtesy of Southwest Airlines — the first service tied to the…
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Helicopter Crashes in Iowa Cornfield | Des Moines News
A helicopter crashed in a cornfield near Iowa City on Wednesday night during a crop spraying mission, sparking a dramatic rescue and emergency response. A good…
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Iowa Deer Hunting Zones Change | Des Moines News
Iowa’s deer hunting just got a major overhaul—hunters west of the state line are now split into two zones, with Zone B (covering 8 counties) banning general…
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Tragic Nighttime Highway Fatality | Des Moines News
A 47-year-old Oklahoma man, Jeremiah Martin Leifheit, lost his life after being struck by a semi-truck on I-80 near mile marker 198 in Poweshiek County. The…
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Des Moines Seeks Voluntary Tax Help | Des Moines News
Des Moines is staring down a $12 million budget shortfall in 2028—and another $5 million the year after—forcing Mayor Connie Boesen to reach out to big players…
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Teen Accused in Appanoose County Shooting | Des Moines News
A shocking shooting in Appanoose County leaves three victims injured, two airlifted, as 17-year-old Drakona Clark faces attempted murder charges — and his own…
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Survivor’s Story from Kuwait Drone Strike | Des Moines News
An Iranian drone strike in March killed six soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command, including two from Iowa. Master Sgt. Josh Steinback, a survivor who…
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Nevada Goes Full Vegas for RAGBRAI | Des Moines News
Get ready to pedal into Vegas—well, sort of. Nevada, Iowa, is turning up the heat for RAGBRAI with a wild, Vegas-themed welcome for tens of thousands of…
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Adel Bridge Reopens with Community Bike Ride | Des Moines News
The iconic Adel lighted bridge is back online next month after a devastating fire last year — and the community’s celebrating with a big bike ride and…
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Smart Irrigation Saves Big on Water | Des Moines News
Central Iowa Water Works is testing a smart irrigation pilot that uses weather data to water lawns only when needed, slashing outdoor water use by up to 15,000…
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Iowa State Fair's Best New Food | Des Moines News
This year’s Iowa State Fair is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with 84 brand-new food dishes — 11 of which battled for Best New Food, featuring patriotic…
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Slick City Action Park Opens in Clive | Des Moines News
Slick City Action Park just dropped in Clive, Iowa — a massive indoor playground packed with giant slides, arcade games, dodgeball and basketball courts, plus…
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AI Used to Target Women Online | Des Moines News
A 20-year-old from Iowa, Jack Ereslius, received a 15-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to creating and distributing AI-generated explicit images of…
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Before the Fire: Perry’s Lost Street | Des Moines News
Before the 1989 fire that erased Perry Granite Works, The Window Pane, Perry Hardware, and their apartment楼上, Railroad Street buzzed with local life—complete…
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Iowa’s First Indoor Slide Park Opens | Des Moines News
Iowa’s got its first Slick City Action Park opening this Friday in Clive — a massive 33,000-square-foot indoor thrill zone with 13 slides, an air court for…
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Dubuque Church Consolidation Deep Dive | Des Moines News
Dubuque’s archdiocese is reshaping its spiritual landscape by merging 160 parishes into 24 pastorates, shuttering Sunday Mass at half of them by July 15 — not…
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Iowa Man Sentenced for Shooting Over Language | Des Moines News
A man in Iowa, Ilias Lasley, faces up to fifty years in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder in a shocking 2024 shooting in…
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Iowa Launches Medicaid Fraud Task Force | Des Moines News
Iowa’s governor has launched a bold new task force to crack down on Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse—aligning with federal efforts to safeguard taxpayer…
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Big Rig Rollover in Iowa | Des Moines News
A massive livestock truck flipped off Eisenhower Road in Fayette County, Iowa, sending the rig and trailer into a ditch. Driver Michael Wilson lost control on…
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Iowa Girls Softball State Tournament Begins | Des Moines News
The Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament kicks off Monday in Fort Dodge with a thrilling double-elimination format that gives teams a second chance to claim…
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Senator Grassley’s Twisted Twitter Legacy | Des Moines News
Senator Chuck Grassley turns 20 years of Twitter into a wild ride — from burning his pants to finding lost pigeons, all while rocking a backwards cap and…
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Former Judge Adria Kester Pleads Guilty | Des Moines News
Former Iowa judge Adria Kester’s DUI arrest, captured in chilling body cam footage, has gone public after she dropped her lawsuit to block the release. The…
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Iowa Launches Task Force to Stop Medicaid Fraud | Des Moines News
Iowa’s Attorney General Brenna Bird launched a new 11-person task force to crack down on Medicaid fraud, aiming to slash waste and abuse in the state’s…
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Marshal Justified in Fatal Encounter | Des Moines News
In a tense standoff that ended in tragedy, a U.S. Marshal fired twice after Michael Zurek charged out of an apartment wielding a six-inch combat knife — and…
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85 Bar West’s Hot Dogs Rule | Des Moines News
USA TODAY just named 85 Bar West in Waukee one of the nation’s best hot dog spots — and for good reason. This Chicago transplant brings Windy City flair with…
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Ames Council Pauses Data Center Plan | Des Moines News
Ames City Council has paused a controversial 100,000-square-foot data center project at the municipal airport, citing overwhelming public backlash and outdated…
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Fair Reopens After Flood Cleanup | Des Moines News
The Story County Fair is back in full swing—mud and mayhem aside! After last week’s flood turned the poultry barn into a swamp, a heroic cleanup crew and a…
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Sirens Blare at Night Boone County | Des Moines News
Boone County’s outdoor sirens are going off randomly at night—thanks to a weird atmospheric phenomenon called ducting that’s causing radio signals to travel…