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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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Teen Shot at West Des Moines Party | Des Moines News
A tragic shooting at a July 4th party in West Des Moines left a young person under 18 dead, sparking an ongoing investigation as police piece together how a…
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Tragedy at West Des Moines Party | Des Moines News
A young person under 18 died after being shot during a party in West Des Moines on July 4th around 10:35 PM. Police say an argument escalated into gunfire, and…
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Motorcycle Crash in Iowa City Under Investigation | Des Moines News
A serious crash in Iowa City on Tuesday night left a 20-year-old motorcycle rider with critical injuries after colliding with a car. Emergency crews responded…
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Clear Lake Watercraft Collision Leaves Five Hurt | Des Moines News
A serious collision involving personal watercraft on Clear Lake this past Saturday left five people injured — four of them children. The crash, occurring…
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Flood Warning: South Skunk River Rising | Des Moines News
Flood warning extended for Polk and Story counties as the South Skunk River near Colfax surges above 18 feet—peaking at 19.4 feet Sunday evening—with potential…
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Roblox Predator Pleads Guilty | Des Moines News
A 38-year-old man from Tennessee, Martin Amaya Sandoval, has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated statutory rape after kidnapping a 13-year-old girl…
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I-80 Westbound Closure Tonight | Des Moines News
Westbound I-80 in West Des Moines is shut down overnight from 8:30 PM July 6 to 5 AM July 7 for major reconstruction — including shoulder, lane, bridge, and…
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Pesticide Spill Threatens Iowa Creek | Des Moines News
A major pesticide spill near Houghton, Iowa, sent contaminated rinsate into a creek, turning the water white and smelling of ammonia—killing fish and sparking…
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I-35 Closures This Week in Ames-Ankeny | Des Moines News
Drivers between Ames and Ankeny, brace yourself—major I-35 lane work is coming with overnight closures. Southbound lanes shut down July 6th from 10 p.m. to 5…
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Unlock Your Roots at Iowa’s Black History Museum | Des Moines News
Discover how the African American Museum of Iowa is helping families uncover their roots with a free, on-site genealogy hub powered by Family Search. Open…
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Digitizing Civil War Newspapers in Anamosa | Des Moines News
A historic Civil War newspaper digitization project in Anamosa just got a major boost with a substantial new grant, speeding up the scan-and-archive effort to…
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ARL Saves Pets Amid Iowa Floods | Des Moines News
When Iowa floods hit hard, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa sprang into action—rescuing pets, providing shelter, and supplying essentials to families caught in…
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Parkside East Flood Evacuation Update | Des Moines News
Des Moines is reeling from a catastrophic flood at Parkside East Apartments, forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate as water devastated first-floor units and…
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Rain Deluge Then Heat Humidity | Des Moines News
Heavy rain has soaked northern Polk, Jasper, and southern Story counties, nearly shattering state records—storms have been pounding since Thursday and may…
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Skunk River Floods Threaten Colfax | Des Moines News
Floodwaters surge along the South Skunk River and its tributaries, swallowing streets, gas stations, and critical infrastructure in Colfax and surrounding…
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Iowa Celebrates 250 with Rain and Vouchers | Des Moines News
As America turns 250, Iowans are celebrating in their own unique ways—while some brace for flooding after a record-breaking downpour in Elkhart, officials are…
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Elkhart Iowa Floods After Heavy Rain | Des Moines News
Elkhart, Iowa is reeling from a torrential downpour that dumped over a foot of rain overnight, turning streets, yards, and basements into flooded zones. While…
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Iowa Floods Hit Hard This Weekend | Des Moines News
Central Iowa braced for disaster as yet another round of thunderstorms dumped record rainfall over the holiday weekend, turning streets into rivers and homes…
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Fourmile Creek Floods Hit Des Moines | Des Moines News
Fourmile Creek in Des Moines surged to a major flood stage of 16.87 feet—its highest since 2018—swamping Vandalia Road, closing bridges, and flooding homes and…
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Des Moines Man Found Dead in Parking Garage | Des Moines News
A 69-year-old man was found unresponsive in a Des Moines parking garage stairwell Friday night, sparking an ongoing investigation. Police say no signs of…
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Flooding Hits Central Iowa Hard | Des Moines News
Torrential rain slammed Central Iowa, triggering flash floods that shut down major roads, stranded drivers, and forced emergency rescues—including a kayaker in…
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Jordan Park Gets Major Upgrade | Des Moines News
Jordan Park in Des Moines is officially back and better than ever after a major makeover, complete with a ribbon-cutting celebration, new playground equipment…
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Iowa’s Wet Fourth of July | Des Moines News
Iowa’s Fourth of July turned soggy fast—Elkhart drenched with over 12 inches in two days, Des Moines nearly five and a half, flooding Fourmile Creek and…
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Kayaker Rescue Ends With Arrest | Des Moines News
At 4:30 AM in Des Moines, emergency crews raced to rescue kayakers stranded on Fourmile Creek—five people in total, with one teen hospitalized for minor…
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11 Iowa Beaches Closed for Unsafe Water | Des Moines News
Swim safely this weekend—eleven Iowa beaches are currently off-limits due to high E. coli and algal toxins. The DNR issues weekly updates, posted every Friday…
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Celebrate America’s 250th with Iowa’s Big Events | Des Moines News
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, and history alive in Des Moines and beyond—Leon, Urbandale, and Altoona host unique July 4th…
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Golden Boot Race Heats Up | Des Moines News
Messi leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals, narrowly ahead of Mbappé’s six and tied with Haaland and Kane at five—despite past examples like Mbappé’s…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Married | Des Moines News
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot in a dazzling, star-studded NYC wedding on July 3rd — the day that holds deep personal meaning for…
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Bananas Bring Banana Ball to Iowa | Des Moines News
Savannah Bananas turned Kinnick Stadium into a banana-yellow carnival, packing in 3,000 fans for a wild, heat-soaked pre-game bash called “Before the Peel” —…
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Jim Walden's Legacy in College Football | Des Moines News
Jim Walden, the legendary Iowa State coach who led the Cyclones through a rebuilding era with jaw-dropping upsets and NFL-caliber talent, passed away at 88…
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Moxie the Puppy Survives Life-Saving Surgery | Des Moines News
Moxie, the five-month-old rescue pup born with five life-threatening heart defects, just survived a five-hour surgery—and the results are amazing. After the…
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Iowa’s Major New Laws Take Effect | Des Moines News
Iowa’s July 1st law roundup packs major changes: affirmative action and anti-bias training vanish from schools and police, abortion meds now require in-person…
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Yankee Doodle Pops Celebrates Independence | Des Moines News
Thousands gathered at the Iowa State Capitol for the Des Moines Symphony’s annual Yankee Doodle Pops, a beloved pre-Independence Day tradition blending…
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Iowa’s July 4 Safety Push | Des Moines News
This Fourth of July, Iowa’s Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is handing out $10 Uber vouchers to keep you safe on the road—especially after last year’s 520…
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West Des Moines Drones Replace Fireworks | Des Moines News
West Des Moines turned up the heat on Independence Day with a dazzling drone show that lit up the night sky — no fireworks needed. On July 3rd, hundreds of…
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Fire After Flood at Iowa Lawn Business | Des Moines News
A Iowa lawn care business faced a nightmare when flash floods hit, then a fire erupted—making it impossible for firefighters to reach the blaze for nearly 13…
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Iowa Floods and July 4 Safety | Des Moines News
Central Iowa’s overnight deluge turned into a major flooding crisis, leaving communities scrambling to clean up and cope with widespread damage. While heavy…
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YouTube’s New Privacy Controls Explained | Des Moines News
YouTube’s rolling out new privacy controls so you call the shots on your data—choose to accept, reject, or tweak settings for cookies, personalized feeds, ad…
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Creek Flood Forces Evacuations | Des Moines News
Over 100 residents near Fourmile Creek in Des Moines were evacuated as floodwaters threatened apartment buildings and even a hospice facility, Taylor House…
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Creek Flood Forces Evacuations | Des Moines News
Over 100 residents near Fourmile Creek in Des Moines were evacuated as floodwaters threatened apartment buildings and even a hospice facility, Taylor House…
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Oskaloosa Votes on Road Repair Tax | Des Moines News
Oskaloosa’s city council is poised to vote on a special election to fund critical road repairs, proposing a modest 67-cent tax per $1,000 of property value to…
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Flood Forces Hospice Evacuation | Des Moines News
Floodwaters from Fourmile Creek forced an urgent evacuation of UnityPoint Health’s Taylor House hospice in east Des Moines, with five patients safely relocated…
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New Bridge Reaches Topping Out | Des Moines News
The new Lansing-Iowa to Wisconsin bridge just hit a major milestone—its final steel beam was installed, officially “topping out” the structure. Celebrating…
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Team Iowa Breaks Transplant Record | Des Moines News
Team Iowa just shattered a Guinness World Record at the Transplant Games of America—966 transplant recipients and donors gathered in one place. Reagan Maher, a…
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Iowa Floods Force Evacuations | Des Moines News
Central Iowa braced for disaster as torrential rains dumped over a foot of water in 24 hours, sending Fourmile Creek roaring out of its banks—especially in…
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Iowa Meal Program Changes for Schools | Des Moines News
Iowa schools are updating meal eligibility rules this year—don’t wait, act now! Income thresholds changed, but SNAP, foster care, homeless, and Head Start kids…
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Flood Evacuations and Emergency Response in Des Moines | Des Moines News
Floodwaters surged in northeast Des Moines Friday morning, forcing evacuations from an apartment complex and a hospice center. Fire crews rescued five patients…
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Iowa Rains Soak Central Ahead of Stormy Weekend | Des Moines News
Des Moines soaked up 3.56 inches of rain in a 24-hour stretch — most of it overnight — while Ames topped the state with 4.39 inches. Central Iowa lit up with…
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Kristin Ramsey’s Case Gets More Time | Des Moines News
Kristin Ramsey’s legal team is requesting more time to prepare for her murder trial in the 2011 Ashley Okland case, arguing the sheer volume of…
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Flash Floods Hit Des Moines Hard | Des Moines News
Flash flooding hit Des Moines’ north side early Friday as torrential rain—up to ten inches in spots like Polk City—swollen creeks and flooded roads disrupted…
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Central Iowa Flooded by Historic Rain | Des Moines News
Central Iowa took a soaking Thursday night as torrential rain dumped over eight inches in some spots—with Alleman hitting a staggering 12.57 inches. Polk City…
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Bananas vs Firefighters in Iowa | Des Moines News
Savannah Bananas are back in Iowa for a fireworks-filled Fourth of July weekend, taking on The Firefighters at Kinnick Stadium—where the Hawkeyes play. Catch…
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Affordable Summer Fun in Iowa | Des Moines News
Summer fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune—Adventureland in Iowa ranks 8 for best value, with a total cost of just $137.82 per adult for ticket, parking, and a…
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Starbuck's Drive-In Reborn | Des Moines News
A beloved 70-year-old Nevada landmark, Starbuck’s Drive-In, was lost to fire—but the community’s rallying cry is to rebuild it bigger and better. With no…
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Flood Warning Hits Des Moines Area | Des Moines News
Flood warning upgraded for central Iowa — Des Moines and surrounding areas brace for major flooding as rivers rise, streets turn to rivers, and up to 10 inches…
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Iowa Floods Shut Down I-35 | Des Moines News
Iowa’s under siege from historic flooding as torrential rains dump 6-8 inches in a day, forcing I-35 closures between Ankeny and Elkhart, triggering widespread…
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Judges Demand Accountability in Immigration Transfers | Des Moines News
Two Iowa federal judges are slamming ICE and government officials for repeatedly flouting court orders in immigration cases, calling their actions…
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FBI and AG Team Up to Hunt Scammers | Des Moines News
FBI and Iowa’s Attorney General team up to crack down on scams targeting seniors, leveraging the FBI’s global reach to track down overseas criminals and…
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Iowa’s Best 4th of July Fireworks | Des Moines News
Celebrate America’s 250th with dazzling fireworks across central Iowa—think symphony shows, amusement park blasts, and town-wide light displays from Ames to…