Iowans lost more than $20 million to scams in 2024, Des Moines police say. How to spot them
Scams are on the rise lately, from jury duty to bail bond and even grandparent scams. Iowans lost over $20 million to scammers in 2024, according to the Des Moines Police Department.
Dinosaurs are taking over Des Moines. When is Jurassic Quest coming to Iowa?
Where is the Jurassic Quest visiting in Des Moines? The Jurassic Quest is at the Iowa Events Center located at 730 Third St. How to get tickets to Jurassic Quest? Kids ages 2 to 1
Iowa’s governor signs a bill removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code
Iowa has became the first U.S. state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code. Republican Gov.
Des Moines police officers were justified in deadly shooting, Polk County attorney says
Two Des Moines police officers who fired shots at and killed a suspect in January were justified in their actions, according to the Polk County Attorney's Office.
Polk County Attorney: Des Moines officers 'legally justified' in shooting suspect they believed to be armed
Both officers believed the suspect was firing at them, and fired back in response. However, authorities later learned the suspect was unarmed.
Here’s how Des Moines mayor responded to white supremacists who marched through her city
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) - Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen called on the community to “drive out hate” following a national white supremacist group that walked through parts of the city Saturday and carried flags.
Des Moines metro homebuilders worry steel, aluminum tariffs will smother sales recovery
Homebuilders worry steel, aluminum tariffs will halt home-buying resurgence. Iowa manufacturers are waiting to see how they'll be affected
Des Moines Botanical Garden sets $9 million goal to fund expansion, improvements
The money will go towards making various improvements to the guest experience, including opening a new free-access garden and a new lobby.
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Des Moines Public Schools hasn't banned a single book since Iowa's new law. It's not alone
Des Moines Public Schools has not removed any books from its libraries despite a new Iowa law banning books depicting sex acts. Iowa Department of Education recently released guidance on the book ban after a federal injunction delayed the process.
Marlon Vera meets rising bantamweight Mario Bautista at UFC Des Moines
Vera (23-10-1 MMA, 15-9 UFC) meets Mario Bautista (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a UFC Fight Night event on May 3 in Des Moines, Iowa ( ESPN+ ). X user TuckTalksMMA first reported the news, which Bautista subsequently confirmed on his Instagram stories. Vera confirmed he’s fighting May 3.
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Jeff Chelesvig to retire from Des Moines Performing Arts
Jeff Chelesvig, the president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA), is retiring. He will remain in the role until Aug. 31 while the board of directors for DMPA conducts a national search for his replacement.