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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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Storms Roll In Tonight Across Iowa | Des Moines News
Iowa braces for a weather rollercoaster today—hot, humid, and nearing 90 degrees, but don’t relax too soon: scattered storms are rolling in late evening and…
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Heat Then Storms Then Heat Again | Des Moines News
Hot today, then a wild weather twist: a cold front brings thunderstorms between 7 and 9 PM, with strong winds as the main threat—no major flooding expected…
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Trump Sues Selzer Over Iowa Poll | Des Moines News
Trump’s legal team is trying to shut down a lawsuit over a pre-election Iowa poll showing Kamala Harris ahead — but Selzer’s lawyers are pushing back, calling…
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Coralville Pool Incident Under Investigation | Des Moines News
A惊魂一幕在科拉尔维尔上演：一人落水，紧急救援人员火速赶到，警方介入调查。细节尚不明确，但事件凸显泳池安全之重要，官方正全力还原事发经过，后续将持续追踪。 Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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Iowa Flood Watch: Rain Returns | Des Moines News
Iowa braces for another severe weather blast starting Wednesday, July 8th, with damaging winds up to 70 mph and heavy rain threatening to trigger flash…
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DMU Alumni Shaping Rural Health Futures | Des Moines News
Des Moines University just unveiled its 2026 alumni award winners — a powerhouse group of doctors and health leaders redefining care across the country. From…
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Madison County’s New Music Season | Des Moines News
Madison County’s arts scene just got a major musical upgrade with a brand-new 2026–2027 concert series from the Madison County Foundation for Community…
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Iowa's 250th Anniversary Festival | Des Moines News
Iowa’s governor is set to drop big news Wednesday morning—announcing “America’s Harvest Festival,” the state’s epic 250th-anniversary celebration, happening…
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Des and the Big Question | Des Moines News
Des drops the mic—this episode’s got everything: wild revelations, gut-punch truths, and a whole lot of “wait, what?” moments you won’t be able to unhear…
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Fort Dodge Sportsplex Ownership Battle | Des Moines News
Fort Dodge’s sportsplex is caught in a messy ownership battle after the city bought it back from a developer, only to sell it to M&M, LLC — tied to local…
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Remembering Air Force Major Brad Hovey | Des Moines News
Tragedy strikes as Air Force Major Brad Hovey, 35, from Algona, Iowa, dies in a B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base—eight crew members lost. The investigation…
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Two Suspects Wanted in Infant’s Death | Des Moines News
Des Moines police are hunting two suspects linked to the April death of an infant found unresponsive in an apartment—killed by a pit bull terrier with a…
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Des Moines Robbery Turns on a Cigarette | Des Moines News
A shocking robbery turned tense in downtown Des Moines when 28-year-old Anthony Liggins approached a man for a cigarette—only to escalate into a confrontation…
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Boone Animal Control Hours Under Review | Des Moines News
Boone’s animal control is set for a major shift—new hours, fewer after-hours calls, and a budget bump. The city’s current contract with the Boone Area Humane…
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Former Teacher Faces Serious Allegations | Des Moines News
Former Teacher Faces Serious Allegations | Des Moines News
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Mitchellville Council Votes Amid Chaos | Des Moines News
Mitchellville’s latest election, held July 7th, saw two uncontested City Council races—Jerry Kyle won the four-year seat with 88% and Cody Benton the two-year…
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Parents Could Face Fines for Kids’ Scooter Misbehavior | Des Moines News
Norwalk’s city council just passed the first reading of a new ordinance that could make parents pay fines if their kids under 14 cause trouble on e-scooters or…
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Monster Energy Takes Over Big 12 | Des Moines News
Monster Energy is making its mark on college sports with a bold new deal across the entire Big 12 Conference, featuring its iconic green claw on Iowa State’s…
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Rebuilding Nevada's Iconic Starbucks Drive-In | Des Moines News
Nevada’s iconic 70-year-old Starbucks Drive-In on Lincoln Way was destroyed in a fire last week, costing $275K and leaving the community heartbroken. City…
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I-80 Reroute Alert Near Des Moines | Des Moines News
Drivers west of Des Moines, especially near I-80, brace for major highway changes as a multi-year reconstruction kicks off with the closure of the 60th Street…
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Agriscience Reimagined: Growing Roots, Not Just Animals | Des Moines News
Des Moines Public Schools is revamping its agriscience program, ditching animals for a fresh focus on farming and growing—partnering with Global Greens and the…
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MidAmerican Proposes Gas Rate Hike | Des Moines News
MidAmerican Energy is proposing a 5% hike in natural gas delivery rates to fund critical infrastructure upgrades—replacing aging pipes, modernizing tech, and…
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Iowa Tractor Makes Own Parade in D.C. | Des Moines News
A patriotic Iowa farmer turned parade disrupter: Gary Leffler, towing his 1957 Ford tractor adorned with an American flag and bald eagle, rolled through D.C…
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Young Music Director Finds Home at Church | Des Moines News
Twenty-two-year-old Emma Lynch, a music prodigy turned full-time director at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, is bringing her passion for sacred music to…
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West Des Moines Ditches Runoff Elections | Des Moines News
West Des Moines just eliminated runoff elections—winners take all, no second round needed. Approved unanimously by City Council, this change saves voters…
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John Deere Extends Contract With UAW | Des Moines News
John Deere is pushing to extend its union contract with the UAW by two years, aiming to stabilize operations amid slowing farm equipment demand and industry…
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Flood Cleanup Tips for Central Iowa | Des Moines News
Flood cleanup in Central Iowa is in full swing as Ames residents flood the Resource Recovery Plant with soggy furniture and ruined carpets—fees apply, and…
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Iowa Guard Heads to D.C. for Key Deployment | Des Moines News
Over 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers are set to deploy to Washington D.C. later this week for a major security mission, with a heartfelt send-off ceremony…
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Iowa Gas Bills Set to Rise | Des Moines News
Your gas bill just got a new price tag — MidAmerican Energy wants to hike Iowa’s average monthly natural gas charge by nearly $3, citing critical pipeline…
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Gay Lea Trail Closed After Flood Damage | Des Moines News
A major section of the Gay Lea Wilson Trail in Des Moines is shut down after heavy flooding over the weekend caused severe erosion along Fourmile Creek, with…
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Art as Tribute to Lost Loved Ones | Des Moines News
A former Marine turned sculptor, Scott Eickman channels grief into breathtaking art, honoring loved ones lost to mental health struggles. His latest statues—of…
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Runnells Election Chaos Unfolds | Des Moines News
Polk County’s special election results are a wild mix of settled wins and chaotic write-ins—Mitchellville’s council seats are locked, but Runnells’ mayor and…
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Ticket Flipper Faces Trial | Des Moines News
Former Des Moines radio host Marty Tirrell faces federal court next week charged with swindling investors out of $1.5 million through a fraudulent…
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Faith Leaders Defend Voting Rights | Des Moines News
Faith leaders across Iowa are sounding the alarm on new voting restrictions, calling them a threat to democracy and human dignity. Bishops and reverends unite…
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Meet Waukee's New Superintendent | Des Moines News
Meet Andy Crozier, Waukee’s new superintendent, who officially took the helm on July 1st after Brad Buck’s retirement. With 15 years of experience from Central…
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Ankeny Schools Adapt to New Health Rules | Des Moines News
Ankeny schools are rolling out new daily routines to comply with a state law prioritizing student health—capping screen time for K–5 students at just 60…
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Fair Opens On Time After Flooding | Des Moines News
The Story County Fair is on track to open on time next week despite major flooding that left barns underwater and equipment scattered—thanks to a community…
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Iowa Zoo Racing to Save Florida Reefs | Des Moines News
In a shocking ecological crisis, Florida’s massive coral reef system is under siege from a mysterious disease wiping out vast stretches of this vital…
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Boone’s Water Future Under Pressure | Des Moines News
Boone is gearing up for a major water treatment plant upgrade to meet rising demand and fix current nitrate contamination issues, as the town grows and a big…
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Iowa Raises Speed Limits on Some Rural Roads | Des Moines News
Iowa just raised the default speed limit on select rural roads from 55 to 60 mph, but it’s not universal—only applies to paved, two-lane state highways without…
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U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait Attacks | Des Moines News
U.S. military strikes Iran again after Tehran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking a fragile ceasefire — this time targeting civilian vessels in a…
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Shelter Struggles for Unpaid Animal Care | Des Moines News
Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown is stuck footing a $21,000 bill for caring for 19 seized animals—boarding, vaccines, even cremation—after stepping in to…
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A Fairy Tale Born from Okoboji Memories | Des Moines News
A local Iowa mom turns childhood summers at Okoboji into a magical fairy tale—Once Upon an Okoboji—a hand-illustrated, 86-page story where her kids become the…
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Iowa State Fair’s Wild New Food | Des Moines News
Iowa State Fair’s food game is going wild this year with 80+ new menu items like parmesan ice cream and caviar chicken nuggets, plus 4 new vendors and 5 fresh…
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Heat Returns After Brief Cool Down | Des Moines News
Weather’s taking a chill break next 24 hours with clear skies and temps in the 80s—then a cold front moves in, bringing clouds, scattered storms, and a low…
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Fire in Abandoned Garage in Marshalltown | Des Moines News
Firefighters in Marshalltown, Iowa, raced to a blaze in a run-down detached garage around 5:47 PM Monday—smoke billowing, contents piled high, and no one…
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SE 18th Street Closed Due to Fire | Des Moines News
SE Eighteenth Street in Des Moines is partially closed due to a fire response—drivers should detour via East Fourteenth Street. Police urge caution as crews…
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Faith Leaders Defend Voting Rights | Des Moines News
Faith leaders rally across Iowa, calling voting rights a moral imperative and fiercely opposing restrictive measures like the SAVE Act, which threatens to…
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Des Moines Commercial Fire Update | Des Moines News
A major commercial fire erupted yesterday afternoon in Des Moines on Southeast 18th Street, shutting down the block and forcing traffic reroutes via East 14th…
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Iowa Counties Declare State of Disaster | Des Moines News
Four Iowa counties are officially in disaster mode after brutal storms hit central Iowa in late June and early July. Governor Kim Reynolds has activated state…
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Sweet Corn Season Stuck in Mud | Des Moines News
Sweet corn season in Central Iowa is soaked in trouble—heavy rains have turned fields into mud pits, straining harvests and forcing Grimes Sweetcorn to…
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Iowa Guard Heads to D.C. for Six Months | Des Moines News
Iowa National Guard troops head to Washington, D.C. for a six-month security mission protecting the America 250 and Freedom 250 celebrations, working alongside…
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"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
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Major Brad Hovey Remembered | Des Moines News
Tragedy struck when Major Brad Hovey, a 35-year-old Iowa pilot and decorated B-52 test pilot with over 200 combat hours, lost his life in a fiery crash at…
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Ballet Meets Art in Des Moines | Des Moines News
Ballet Des Moines is revving up its Artist-in-Residence program for a second year, inviting a mid-career Iowa artist to dive into the ballet studio, create…
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Nursing Home Failures in Western Iowa | Des Moines News
A nursing home in western Iowa is facing a $6,750 fine after allegedly refusing to call an ambulance for a critically ill resident, forcing her family to drive…
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Iowa State Fair Drops 84 New Foods | Des Moines News
The Iowa State Fair is throwing a culinary revolution this year with 84 brand-new food items, all part of a patriotic “Fair Spirit” celebration marking…
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Iowa State Fair Drops 80+ New Food Items | Des Moines News
Get ready for flavor chaos at the 2026 Iowa State Fair—over 80 wild new menu items are hitting the grounds, from “1776 Dubai Strawberries” to “Cajun Cluck ‘N’…
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Iowa Counties Declare Disaster | Des Moines News
Iowa’s hit with a major disaster proclamation for four counties—Jasper, Osceola, Polk, and Story—due to catastrophic flooding from relentless rain since June…
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Flood Warning Hits Des | Des Moines News
Des braces for impact as a flood warning hits—what’s the real risk, and how’s the community rallying to stay safe? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…