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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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IPERS Chief Fired for Serious Misconduct
IPERS’ top benefits guy, Steven Herbert, was fired in May 2026 after a damning investigation revealed he violated state rules — including sexual harassment…
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Iowa Heat Wave to Last Weeks
Iowa braces for a brutal heat wave starting this weekend, with dangerously high humidity making it feel even hotter — and this scorcher could last six days or…
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Tragic Farm Accident Claims Life
A heartbreaking farm tragedy unfolded Thursday night in Madison County when 69-year-old Ronald Bane from Lorimor died after getting trapped by a skid loader…
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Iowa Hearts Watch Venezuela Tremble
Iowans with ties to Venezuela are reeling from a devastating earthquake back home, watching in horror as buildings collapse and loved ones disappear beneath…
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Everbrook Academy Opens in Ames
Everbrook Academy is now open in Ames, offering top-notch childcare for kids from six weeks to twelve years old in a brand-new 16,000-square-foot facility on…
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Family Sues School Over Racist Bullying
A Des Moines family is suing their school district after their third grader endured relentless racist bullying—with no meaningful action taken by staff—forcing…
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Hawkeyes Who Shaped the World
The University of Iowa is quietly dominating global stages thanks to its legendary alumni—literary icons, Oscar-winning filmmakers, Bond scriptwriters…
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Libertarians Face Ballot Removal in Iowa
Iowa’s Secretary of State has stripped the Libertarian Party of ballot access for the upcoming election after they submitted just 150 signatures—far below the…
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Art After Fire: H.C. Porter's Resilience
After her RV burned down just before the festival, artist H.C. Porter nearly quit—but the art world rallied around her. Now, at 62, she’s back with a stunning…
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Cold Case Solved After 40 Years
After nearly 40 years, a cold case from 1986 in Iowa has finally been solved thanks to modern DNA technology. A farmer found the remains of a man wearing brown…
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Iowa’s First African Film Festival
Iowa’s about to go big on cinema—literally. The first-ever Iowa African Film Festival lands August 6-7, 2026, at Drake University, turning the state into a…
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Iowa Court Challenges Gun Ban for Abusers
Iowa’s top court just threw a wrench in the state’s gun ban for domestic abusers, ruling that a 14-year-old misdemeanor conviction doesn’t automatically…
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Linn County Landfill Pushes to Resolve
Linn County’s landfill crisis is heating up as officials scramble for solutions amid mounting pressure from residents and leaders. After years of simmering…
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Harbor Seal Delivered by FedEx
A four-year-old harbor seal named Walnut just arrived at Blank Park Zoo in Omaha via FedEx — yes, really — after a wild cross-country journey from Los Angeles…
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Harbor Seal Delivered by FedEx
A four-year-old harbor seal named Walnut just made a wild cross-country move to the Blank Park Zoo in Iowa—courtesy of FedEx! Flying from LA to Omaha with a…
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Beaver Avenue Closed Due to Downed Wires
Beaver Avenue Closed Due to Downed Wires
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Caitlin Clark Out Again With Back Injury
Caitlin Clark sits out Saturday’s game against the LA Sparks due to a back injury sustained in Wednesday’s matchup with Phoenix, with coach Stephanie White…
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Pallet Pilferers Target Bomgaars
Pallet Pilferers Target Bomgaars
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Drones With Thermal Vision Catch Suspect
Eldora police just pulled off a high-tech takedown using a thermal imaging drone that spotted a suspect hiding in a field—turning hide-and-seek into a…
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Ten Iowa Beaches No Swim This Week
Ten Iowa beaches are under no-swim advisories this week due to high E. coli and algal toxins — including Backbone, Black Hawk, Lake Darling, and others. The…
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Hy-Vee Managers Accused of Overtime Violations
Hy-Vee faces a major class-action lawsuit alleging it illegally denies overtime pay to salaried department managers—despite their hands-on work and lack of…
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YouTube Cookies and Your Privacy Choices
YouTube’s cookie policy is changing — and it’s giving you control over your data. Accept all, and they’ll use your info to personalize ads, video suggestions…
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Tamale's Industry Moves Out of Mall
Tamale’s Industry is packing up from the Merle Hay Mall food court after years as a beloved fixture, citing declining mall traffic—but they’re not gone! Owner…
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Citizens Sworn In at Iowa Cubs Game
Twenty-two new Americans took their oath of citizenship on a baseball field at Principal Park, celebrating diversity and community as they joined the nation…
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Ten Iowa Beaches Still Closed
Ten Iowa beaches are off-limits for swimming this week due to unsafe water levels, but three have cleared and are now safe — stay informed and cool off…
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Supervisors Sue Auditor Over Legal Fees
Two Madison County supervisors are suing the County Auditor, demanding she pay $43,000 in legal fees for a firm they hired after losing trust in the county…
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Ashley Taylor Faces Jury Trial
A 41-year-old woman from Slater faces serious charges—including vehicular homicide, DUI, and reckless driving—after a deadly head-on crash on Highway 30 last…
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DNC Enforces Strict 2028 Calendar Rules
The DNC is cracking down hard on states that defy the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, threatening $270,000 fines and zero delegate seating for…
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Iowa Water Trails Spring Opening Near
Iowa’s Confluence Water Trails are heating up—with the Principal Point dam nearly gone and a spring opening on the horizon. Expect shoreline paths, whitewater…
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Iowa Restaurants Face Food Safety Failures
Dead bugs in liquor bottles, gnats in ice machines, and raw meat stacked above ready-to-eat food—recent Iowa inspections revealed shocking violations across…
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Clive Ends Fire Service Pact
Clive is cutting costs by ending its fire service agreement with West Des Moines, saving $420K annually starting January 2027—just as the city grapples with a…
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Bryce White Gets 35-Year Sentence for Child Abuse
A 42-year-old man named Bryce White just received a 35-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to exploiting underage kids and possessing child pornography…
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Beat the Heat & Save on AC Bills
Iowa’s sweltering heatwave is here to stay through the Fourth of July weekend—with temps hitting the upper 90s and heat indexes over 100. Stay cool and save…