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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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Iowa’s Water Crisis Deepens | Des Moines News
Central Iowa’s water crisis deepens as nitrate levels surge in the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers, forcing a watering ban on businesses and government…
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911 Outage Linked to Phoenix Cable | Des Moines News
A major 911 outage hit central Iowa on June 15th, leaving over 1,000 calls disconnected for over an hour—spreading to suburbs and even affecting states like…
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Superheroes Wash Windows to Brighten Kids' Days | Des Moines News
Superheroes didn’t just show up to fight crime—they showed up to wash windows at Blank Children’s Hospital, bringing candy, high-fives, and pure magic to kids…
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Iowa Rain Pours Then Clears | Des Moines News
Iowa got drenched Wednesday night with heavy rain—Mason City saw four inches, Ames over two, and spots like Earling and Odebolt got more than an inch and a…
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Corndog Kickoff Preview for Iowa State Fair | Des Moines News
Get ready for the Iowa State Fair with the Corndog Kickoff this Saturday, July 11th — a mini-fair packed with fair food, rides like the Skyglider, fireworks…
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AU Solutions Builds New Plant in Newton | Des Moines News
AU Solutions is building its first Iowa plant in Newton, set to create 22 new jobs and boost local agriculture — construction has officially begun at the…
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Iowa’s Double Whammy of Flash Floods | Des Moines News
Central Iowa braced for disaster as flash floods hit twice in rapid succession—first late July into early August, then again late August into early September…
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Iowa Lottery Results July 8 2026 | Des Moines News
Big wins are on the line in Iowa as the July 8th lottery results drop—Powerball’s jackpot numbers were 12, 29, 37, 43, 55 with Powerball 18 and a 4x…
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Flood Relief in Central Iowa | Des Moines News
Floodwaters from Fourmile Creek devastated the Parkside East Apartments, displacing 144 families as five buildings flooded. The Red Cross has set up a shelter…
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Glass in Pool Forces Shutdown | Des Moines News
Webster City’s outdoor pool is temporarily closed after glass goggles shattered in the water, forcing officials to drain the entire pool to scour every…
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Iowa Guard Heads to Poland for Year | Des Moines News
Eighty Iowa National Guard troops are set to deploy next week to Poland for a year under NATO’s Operation Atlantic Resolve, with rotations also supporting…
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Drunk Daycare Worker Gets Probation | Des Moines News
A 43-year-old daycare provider, Teran Sorensen, faces serious consequences after being charged with child endangerment for allegedly being drunk while…
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Human Remains Found Near Coralville School | Des Moines News
Human remains discovered near Northwest Middle School in Coralville have sparked an urgent investigation, with authorities recovering multiple bones and…
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Missing Chuck Needs Your Help | Des Moines News
A 76-year-old man with dementia, Chuck Sandvig, vanished near Fort Dodge’s Forest Ave and 8th Ave North around 5:30 PM Wednesday. Standing 6 feet tall and…
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Lasagna Laced with Oxycodone | Des Moines News
A man and his wife were sentenced to ten years each—suspended to five years probation—for lacing lasagna with oxycodone in a chilling attempt to cause a…
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Iowa Reports First Measles Case of 2026 | Des Moines News
Iowa reports its first measles case of 2026 — and health officials are on high alert. Several central Iowa locations were sites of exposure, and the Polk…
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Webster County Auditor Resigns Mid-Term | Des Moines News
Webster County’s auditor, Shaunna Abrams, is stepping down mid-term amid mounting pressure, citing the impossible balance between work and personal life — and…
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Iowa Reports First Measles Case of 2026 | Des Moines News
Iowa reports its first measles case of 2026 — a vaccinated adult who caught it overseas — sparking alarm as cases surge nationwide, with over 2,170 confirmed…
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Woman Arrested for Leaving Kids in Hot Car | Des Moines News
A chilling incident in Ames, Iowa, has sent shockwaves through the community: 38-year-old Rachel Reed was arrested after hospital security found three…
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Iowa’s Rain Ends, Heat Returns | Des Moines News
Central Iowa soaked up much-needed rain recently, with Boone and Hampton hitting over an inch and Ames and Carroll close behind — all thanks to storm systems…
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Lasagna Laced with Oxycodone | Des Moines News
A shocking Iowa case unfolds as Matthew Uthoff, who admitted to lacing lasagna with oxycodone to induce a miscarriage, received a suspended 10-year…
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Iowa Rain Recap and Heat Ahead | Des Moines News
Iowa dodged a major flood after heavy storms hit Wednesday, July 8th — with Mason City soaking up the most rain at over 2.5 inches, while Des Moines saw just a…
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Iowa Beaches Under Water Advisory | Des Moines News
Iowa’s beaches are under a water quality alert—11 state park spots, including Big Creek, now have advisories due to elevated E. coli and microcystin levels…
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New Law Holds Murder Suspect Without Bail | Des Moines News
A shocking new law just went into effect in Iowa—and it’s already changing the course of a deadly case. Twenty-three-year-old Theodore Corkrean, accused of…
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Grand Experience Gets Major Upgrade | Des Moines News
City council votes this Friday on a revamped plan for The Grand Experience, adding a 6,000-seat amphitheater and boosting tax incentives to over $100 million…
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Iowa Targets Temu Over Fraud | Des Moines News
Iowa’s Attorney General is suing Temu, accusing the massive online shopping platform of enabling deceptive marketing and failing to protect consumers from…
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Perry's Historic Clock Back in Action | Des Moines News
Perry’s historic town clock is back—and it’s chimein’ again! After a community-wide effort, the beloved landmark has returned to its original spot at the…
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Iowa State Alumni Who Changed the World | Des Moines News
Iowa State University churns out global legends—from NASA astronauts and WNBA stars to Pulitzer-winning journalists and Fortune 500 CEOs. Terry Anderson…
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Iowa State Alumni Who Changed the World | Des Moines News
Iowa State University’s alumni roster is a who’s who of global impact—from Olympic champions and space explorers to Nobel laureates and business titans…
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Iowa State Fair’s Wild Food Trends | Des Moines News
The Iowa State Fair is turning into a wild culinary carnival, with patriotic treats like $19 pistachio-tahini-dipped strawberries and $10 red, white, and blue…
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WesleyLife Meals Upgrade for 20 Years | Des Moines News
WesleyLife celebrates 20 years of serving meals to vulnerable communities, launching a major upgrade with celebrity chefs and local ingredients to deliver…
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Measles Is Back and Here to Stay | Des Moines News
Iowa’s first measles case in 2026 signals a worrying trend: measles is back and here to stay. A vaccinated traveler brought the virus home, sparking alarm as…
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Measles Is Back and Here to Stay | Des Moines News
Iowa’s first measles case in 2026 signals a worrying trend: measles is back and here to stay. A vaccinated traveler brought the virus home, sparking alarm as…
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Iowa State Fair’s 80+ New Food Stars | Des Moines News
The Iowa State Fair is unleashing over 80 brand-new food items this year, all decked out with a patriotic “America 250” theme. From the “All-American Scrambled…
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Urbandale Votes on E-Bike Rules | Des Moines News
Urbandale is set to vote on new electric bike rules next week, banning motors over 750 watts from sidewalks, trails, and green spaces—requiring riders to…
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Des Moines Saves Big with Recycling | Des Moines News
Des Moines is turning trash into treasure with a bold new recycling initiative that’s saving cash and slashing landfill waste—crushing old concrete and asphalt…
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Leslie’s New Trial Request | Des Moines News
Elias Leslie, convicted of murder in Marshall County, is demanding a new trial right before sentencing—claiming jury inconsistency after convicting him for one…
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Twenty-Seven-Year-Old Sentenced to 30 Years | Des Moines News
A 27-year-old woman from Fort Madison, Iowa, Metallie Leigh Gillette, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for creating and distributing child…
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Bananas Shine for Cancer Warrior Hugh | Des Moines News
Eight-year-old cancer warrior Hugh Harvey from Iowa City got a once-in-a-lifetime baseball experience when the wild and wacky Savannah Bananas invited him and…
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Meta Facility Altercation Ends in Self-Defense | Des Moines News
A wild brawl erupted at a Meta facility in Altoona between two out-of-state contractors, escalating to a physical fight and a shocking gunshot — but…
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New Superintendent Listens, Leads, and Innovates | Des Moines News
Dr. Andy Crozier, Waukee’s new superintendent, kicked off his leadership with a community coffee chat focused on listening and building trust. With the…
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Grand Experience Takes Shape in West Des Moines | Des Moines News
West Des Moines is gearing up for a massive $400 million development called the Grand Experience, set to transform two sites near the MidAmerican RecPlex into…
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Iowa’s Hands-Free Law Shows Real Results | Des Moines News
Iowa’s hands-free driving law is paying off—with a 13.6% drop in phone tapping and 9.1% fewer handheld calls, thanks to driver behavior shifts, law…
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Iowa City Council Tie Breaker | Des Moines News
In Runnells, Iowa, a wild special election unfolded as write-in candidates forced a historic tie in the city council race — with two contenders each snagging…
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Ashley Taylor Trial Delayed to July | Des Moines News
Ashley Taylor’s fatal wrong-way crash trial, originally set for this month, has been delayed due to her lawyer’s request for family medical reasons — a new…
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Lawmakers Demand WNBA Protect Caitlin Clark | Des Moines News
Bipartisan House lawmakers, led by Iowa’s Zach Nunn, are demanding urgent action to protect WNBA players—especially star Caitlin Clark—after a season marred by…
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Explosion Rocks Iowa Farmhouse | Des Moines News
A powerful explosion rocked a rural home northwest of Hancock, Iowa, just before noon Tuesday, sending flames and debris flying—prompting swift response from…
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John Deere Union Deal on the Line | Des Moines News
John Deere is pushing for a two-year contract extension with its Iowa union workers, citing market uncertainty and falling equipment demand, while offering to…
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Tie Breaker: Hat Draw Decides Council Seat | Des Moines News
In Runnells, Iowa, a city council seat is being decided by a literal lottery—after a tie between Corey Walker-Zepeda and write-in candidate Jake Dingman, both…
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Gun Fired at Meta Building Ends in Self-Defense | Des Moines News
A tense standoff outside a Meta building in Altoona ended with a single shot fired into the ground—no charges filed after investigators confirmed the shooter…
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Iowa Celebrates 250th with Harvest Festival | Des Moines News
Iowa is throwing a massive celebration this fall to mark America’s 250th birthday — the America’s Harvest Festival on October 24th at the state capitol…
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Waukee Car Crash Leaves Two Dead | Des Moines News
A tragic car crash in Waukee on July 7th ended in the deaths of two men, Titus Wanjala, 43, and River Cropper, 23, after their vehicle plunged into a pond near…
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Tragic Loss of Iowa Girl in SD Crash | Des Moines News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on July 4th when a nine-year-old girl from Waterloo, Iowa, lost her life in a rollover crash near Pierre, South Dakota. The…
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U.S. Men's Team Sets Viewership Records | Des Moines News
The U.S. Men’s National Team may be out of the World Cup, but their final match against Belgium shattered U.S. soccer viewership records with 30 million…
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Iowa Celebrates 250 Years of Harvest | Des Moines News
Iowa’s rolling out its biggest agricultural celebration yet: America’s Harvest Festival, set for October 24th on the State Capitol grounds in Des Moines…
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Iowa’s First Measles Case in 2026 | Des Moines News
Iowa’s first measles case of 2026 is a wake-up call: an adult caught it while traveling abroad, reminding us measles is still active worldwide. With over 2,100…
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UnityPoint Health Outsourcing Jobs | Des Moines News
UnityPoint Health in central Iowa is cutting jobs and outsourcing key revenue cycle roles to Omega Healthcare, affecting less than 1% of its workforce—though…
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Iowa's First Measles Case of 2026 | Des Moines News
Iowa reports its first measles case of 2026 — a vaccinated adult in Polk County who likely caught it while traveling abroad. Health officials are urgently…
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Tragic Drowning at Coralville Aquatic Center | Des Moines News
Tragic Drowning at Coralville Aquatic Center | Des Moines News
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Storms Roll In Over Central Iowa | Des Moines News
Thunderstorms are rolling into central Iowa this evening, bringing heavy rain and strong wind gusts—especially north of I-80 toward Highway 20—with no major…