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2 injured in shooting in Ankeny McDonald’s drive-thru

ANKENY, Iowa — Two people were injured in a shooting at an Ankeny restaurant Thursday night. Officers with the Ankeny Police Department responded to the reported shooting at around 10:30 p.m. in the McDonald’s drive-thru located at 2502 SE Delaware Avenue. According to the APD, 911 callers reported that someone fired a gun from a […]

Ankeny, IA · 2d

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Neighbors of accused Des Moines post office shooter describe quiet, private resident

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Neighbors of the woman accused of shooting co-workers at a Des Moines post office Thursday say they are shaken to learn someone facing such serious charges lived just steps away from them. Jennifer Pledger, 39, of West Des Moines, faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of willful injury […]

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High school football coach suffers 'cardiac emergency' on sideline and is revived by cops

CPR was performed and a defibrillator was used on the coach, who was finally brought back to consciousness after around five minutes of emergency treatment.

Ankeny, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Soul Food Kitchen Fries Catfish Worth Skipping Lunch For

The catfish here comes Southern fried, golden brown, and parked next to two sides like collard greens and jalapeno corn. That combo alone could reorganize your whole afternoon. The menu keeps going, too. Peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and lemon cake wait at the finish line for anyone still standing.

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The Old-School Iowa Italian Restaurant Where the Spaghetti Is Worth Planning a Drive Around

This family-run Italian spot serves its spaghetti and meat sauce inside a building that used to be a city hall. The water tower out back watches over it like a very tall uncle. The outside is a plain gray building across from a grocery store. Inside, you get wood paneling...

Johnston, IA · 1d

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Des Moines Breaks Ground on 6 Affordable Homes in River Bend, 27 Years in Waiting

A patch of land on Seventh Street that Urban Dreams has owned since 1999 is finally getting the affordable homes the organization always planned for it. Construction began this week on a six-unit development at 1411 Seventh St. in Des Moines’ River Bend neighborhood, a $1.9 million project aimed at working individuals and families priced out of the local housing market.

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Des Moines Kidnapping Survivor Speaks Out After Ex Got 45 Years in Prison

A Des Moines woman who asked to be identified only as Luna says she was kidnapped from her own home in December 2023 and driven to Indianola against her will by her ex-partner and his new partner, who then bound her, blindfolded her, and nearly killed her. Police said she was tied up and blindfolded for hours before the attack turned deadly serious, and criminal complaints say she was choked, run over by a vehicle, and had her throat cut. Nearly two years later, both of her attackers are behind bars, and Luna is speaking publicly again about how she survived.

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This Iowa Steakhouse Is Serving A Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner With Turkey Or Steak

A pumpkin dessert is waiting at the end of one Thanksgiving dinner this year. The meal comes in three courses. You start with soup or salad, move to turkey or steak with seasonal sides, and finish with that pumpkin treat. Nobody at your table has to wash a single roasting...

West Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Kum & Go Is Now Maverik. 6 Things Iowans Should Know About the Change

Your Kum & Go &Rewards points didn’t carry over when the store became Maverik. The changes go well past this. Here’s what Iowans should know now that Kum & Go is Maverik. Maverik confirmed in November 2024 that it planned to put its name on the Kum & Go stores it kept, aiming for one brand across its footprint.

Iowa · 9h

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Altoona Woman Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Illegal Drugs in Jefferson

An Altoona woman was recently arrested for allegedly possessing illegal drugs in Jefferson. According to court documents, a Jefferson Police Officer was executing a search warrant on July 1st for an unrelated crime when he noticed several alleged drug-related items inside the home. Court documents show that those items were seized and sent to the Criminalistic Laboratory for further testing, which resulted in a mixture of methamphetamines and buprenorphine.

Altoona, IA · 2d

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Karina Longworth will talk Old Hollywood bisexuals at two screenings of classic films in Iowa

Karina Longworth, the writer, film historian and voice behind the podcast You Must Remember This, will be stopping at Varsity Cinema in Des Moines and FilmScene in Iowa City in the days ahead to tour the latest season of the show, titled “The Bisexuals.”. First launched in 2014, You...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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E-bike’s lithium battery sparks fire at Des Moines home

DES MOINES, Iowa — Firefighters responded to a Des Moines home after an e-bike’s lithium battery sparked a fire. The Des Moines Fire Department says fire crews were called to a home on Des Moines’ east side around 8:30 a.m. Saturday on reports of a small fire. Crews say the first unit arrived on scene […]

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The Financial Wire

A Chicago courier who came for $73,620 in gold coins from an elderly Grimes, Iowa couple got probation and an $83,763 restitution order after a state sting

A 28-year-old Chicago man who showed up at an elderly Grimes, Iowa, couple’s home to collect a lockbox of gold coins worth $73,620 has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay the couple $83,763.42 in restitution, the Iowa Insurance Division says. Ali Mohammed Murtuza Syed was arrested in an undercover sting while an extortion... The post A Chicago courier who came for $73,620 in gold coins from an elderly Grimes, Iowa couple got probation and an $83,763 restitution order after a state sting appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Grimes, IA · 1d

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Ankeny assistant coach recovering after collapsing during quarterfinal game

ANKENY, Iowa — Ankeny Football says an assistant coach is recovering after collapsing during Friday’s quarterfinal game against Iowa City Liberty. In an update posted to the Ankeny High School Football page, Ankeny assistant coach Greg Schoon is reported to be recovering in the hospital. According to the Ankeny Fanatic, he is expected to remain […]

Ankeny, IA · 21h

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This Iowa Church Started In A Log Cabin More Than 150 Years Ago

A church in Iowa that offers three Sunday services under one roof has a story that began with logs. The congregation has grown far past anything a cabin could hold. I like how a small start can turn into something big. I believe that makes a place worth knowing. Today...

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USBC Hall of Famer Linda Graham dies at age 76

ARLINGTON, Texas – Linda Graham, a United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer whose accomplishments included national and international titles, died on Nov. 2, 2026, following a car accident. She was 76. Graham, of Des Moines, Iowa, enjoyed success at the USBC Women’s Championships, capturing the doubles title in...

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Wini Moranville shares favorite Des Moines restaurants and three hidden gems

DES MOINES, Iowa — A special anniversary dinner. A casual Sunday night out. A restaurant you’ve driven past without knowing what’s inside. Restaurant critic Wini Moranville has recommendations for all three. Joining Andy Fales on Look WHO’s Talking, the writer behind Dining Well in DSM shared five favorite restaurants, three overlooked spots and a few […]

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The Des Moines Register

11 Des Moines-area dive bars to visit on Thanksgiving Eve

If you’re looking for a place where the drinks are strong, the vibes are nostalgic and the décor includes everything from graffiti to prosthetic limbs, Des Moines has a dive bar for you. And what better night to hit these neighborhood haunts than Thanksgiving Eve, the unofficial holiday when hometown crowds flock to their favorite bars before the big feast? These dives are more than watering holes — they’re community institutions, each with its own quirks, characters and cocktails. Often dimly lit with inexpensive drinks, a local clientele and a lived-in feel, they offer a sense of nostalgia and connection. From murals that haven’t changed in half a century to game-show mornings and impromptu dance parties, Des Moines’ dive bar scene is as colorful as it is welcoming. Let’s take a tour. Alpine Taproom: A whiskey revival on Ingersoll The Alpine Taproom has long been a favorite for locals who appreciate a good jukebox, a game of pool and a no-nonsense drink. This Wisconsin-style dive bar on Ingersoll Avenue got a fresh jolt of energy thanks to Cory Wendel of Lachele’s Fine Foods, who took the reins in June 2025. He didn’t mess with the soul of the place —

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Quick Arctic Blast Drops Lows to the Low 20s for Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Chicago Late Next Week as Polar Vortex Disruption Arrives

MINNEAPOLIS — The first effects of the recent polar vortex disruption are expected to reach the Midwest later next week. Forecast models keep trending colder for the stretch from Friday through Sunday, November 13 to 15. Temperatures could fall 10 to 15 degrees below average across the central and southern parts of the region. Some areas may see overnight lows in the low to mid 20s, with wind chills in the teens.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

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