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Groundbreaking Ceremony to be Held Tuesday for New Dallas County EMS Station in Adel

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held early next week to celebrate the start of construction for a new EMS station in Adel. Dallas County, in partnership with Turner Construction and Farnsworth Group Architectural Firm, will host the groundbreaking at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 near 415 River Street, located on the east side of Adel between Highway 6 and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Limited parking near the ceremony site is available. On-street parking can also be found, where permitted.

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Man dies after overnight stabbing in Des Moines, investigation underway

DES MOINES, Iowa — A man who was critically injured after a stabbing incident Saturday morning has died, and a homicide investigation is underway, police say. The Des Moines Police Department says officers responded to an apartment in the 700 block of Monona Avenue just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday, after reports of a domestic disturbance. […]

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Small team works to ID graves of Iowa veterans

VAN METER — A retired central Iowan is part of a small team that’s identifying the graves of Iowans who’ve served during war-time. Mike Rowley of Clive is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. “As I have looked around over the years, I have noticed gaps in the information and history available about some of our service men and women who have given so much,” Rowley said. “I’ve been determined to research, document, record and share information to fill in some of those gaps. ”

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Iowa vs. Creighton: Hawkeyes Head to Des Moines After OT Loss

Iowa heads to Des Moines to face Creighton on Sunday after an overtime loss to Virginia Tech. The Hawkeyes have shown early strength on the boards and scoring depth, while Ty’Reek Coleman has been their most consistent scorer. Creighton arrives after its first loss of the season, led by a trio of double-digit scorers.

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Urbandale school to be demolished. Budget cuts complicate what's next.

The Urbandale Community School District plans to tear down a former elementary school, with the longer-term future of the property still to be decided in the months ahead amid budget uncertainties. The Urbandale school board voted in September to pause construction of a new administration office building at the site of Rolling Green Elementary School at 8100 Airline Ave., but opted to continue with the demolition of the former school and its playground. The board will have a public hearing Nov. 23 on the plans, form of contract and estimated cost of the demolition. Rolling Green closed after the district consolidated it into Karen Acres Elementary School in 2023. The building has been decaying since, according to school board meeting documents. The school board had voted in July to demolish the building and proceed with building the new administrative offices, at a combined estimated cost from $10.2 million to $10.5 million. But what's given pause to the new offices is public perception of the district's finances. Faced with declining student enrollment, Urbandale schools will have to trim $7 million from the operating budget over the next five years, starting with $2.5 million to be cut from the 2027-2028 school year's

Urbandale, IA · 2d

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MSU football offers high-end 3-star OL prospect from Iowa

Michigan State football has extended an offer to an offensive lineman prospect from Iowa. Finn Day of West Des Moines, Iowa announced earlier this week that he's picked up an offer from the Spartans . Day posted on his social media X account to reveal he earned the offer from Michigan State. Day is listed as a high-end three-star interior offensive lineman in the 2028 class. According to 247Sports, he ranks as the No. 31 interior offensive lineman and No. 430 overall prospect in the class. He is also listed as the No. 5 player from Iowa in the class. Michigan State is now one of nearly 10 schools to offer Day. According to 247Sports, he also holds offers from Iowa, Iowa State , Minnesota, Kansas State , Missouri and Nebraska. After a great conversation with @CoachTabacca I’m grateful to receive an offer from Michigan State @CoachTWils @knightsnclones @CoachBradyWalz @mikefontana65 @AundraMeeks @CoachBumHutzel pic.twitter.com/PZqdY93xWH — Finn Day (@FinnDay09) November 11, 2026 Contact/Follow us @ The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @ RobertBondy5 . This article originally

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Dexter Fire Department Annual Pancake Fundraiser

The Dexter Fire Department is hosting another event this weekend. The Department will be holding their annual pancake supper, and everyone’s invited for the free will donation meal, which includes pancakes, eggs, and homemade pork sausage. The meal runs from 5-7pm, and includes a live auction. A list of items available for bid can be found in this story online, and all proceeds go back to the fire department to help with expenses and equipment.

Dexter, IA · 1d

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Iowa Lottery moves main office from Clive to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery announced Friday it will be relocating its main office from Clive to Des Moines. Iowa Lottery says its final day of business at its Clive location is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17. On November 18, Iowa Lottery will officially open its new location on the fifth floor of […]

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Polk County confirms new measles case; U.S. may lose international measles-elimination status

A new case of measles has been confirmed in Polk County, the Polk County Health Department (PCHD) said in a news release on Wednesday. The new case brings the number of confirmed measles cases in Iowa so far this year to 50. The state only had nine confirmed cases in 2025.

Polk County, IA · 1d

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Shaun Cassidy returns to Des Moines with holiday show

Shaun Cassidy is bringing his holiday show "Unwrapped" to Des Moines' Hoyt Sherman Place later this month. Flashback: Cassidy, 68, is the son of actors Jack Cassidy and Oscar-winning actress Shirley Jones. He rose to fame in the 1970s with the No. 1 hit " Da Doo Ron Ron " and with TV's "The Hardy Boys Mysteries" before becoming a successful writer and producer of shows such as " American Gothic " and " New Amsterdam ." Axios caught up with him for a quick phone interview. Why come to Des Moines? "Well, I have a confession. I played the Hoyt Sherman about, well, maybe three years ago now ( June 2022 ), and I loved it. Not only did I love the venue, but I also loved Des Moines, and I hadn't been there for a very long time, probably not since the late '70s. The city was so beautiful. It was just sort of a magical 24 hours we spent there. So I've been eager to come back since." What can audiences expect from your holiday show? "My crazy experiences around the holidays with my family — with the family I was born into, and the family I've

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Burns Sisters Represent Well At 2026 IGHSAU State Swimming Meet

Ashlyn Burns (left) and Finlee Burns (right) Two individuals from Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School made a splash at the 2026 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Swimming Meet on Friday. ADM partners with the Waukee School District for Swimming and Diving, as Tiger senior Finlee Burns, along with younger sister...

Waukee, IA · 1d

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Look WHO’s Talking: Founder of Business Publications Corporation Connie Wimer

DES MOINES, Iowa — Connie Wimer from Business Publications Corporation sits down with Megan Reuther for an extended conversation about her business success, her skydiving experiences, and more.

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Postal worker inside the room when shots were fired talks

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- Dan Ramirez said he initially thought something had fallen when a thunderously loud noise startled him and his co-workers. They froze, not yet realizing they were hearing gunfire. “I heard a crack, and then I heard a crack, crack,” said Ramirez. After the second...

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Patients queue up for free dental care from Iowa Mission of Mercy at Iowa State Fairgrounds

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Mission of Mercy is inviting the public to receive free dental care at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. The Iowa Dental Foundation is hosting the two-day free clinic at the Jacobson Exhibition Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. In 2025, IMOM served 1,048 patients […]

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Here’s Why Iowa Kids Beg To Return To The Science Center Of Iowa

Some places get a polite thank you from kids at the end of the day. Others get a full-blown protest at the exit door, complete with pleading and promises to be good forever. In downtown Des Moines, one building has mastered the art of the second kind. It mixes rockets,...

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Dowling tops Southeast Polk in Iowa high school football semifinal

CEDAR FALLS —The Maroons will have a chance to defend their title. Dowling Catholic (11-1) defeated Southeast Polk (10-2), 44-14, in the Class 5A semifinal on Friday, Nov. 13. The Maroons advance to play Johnston – which beat Ankeny earlier on Friday – in the Iowa high school footbal l state championship game on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. The 30-point win marked a turnaround from the regular season matchup between these two teams, which Southeast Polk won, 31-28, on Sept. 18. "We had to grow, and I thought they outplayed us that night," said Dowling coach Tom Wilson. "We had to grow and get better, and our kids have bought into that. And now, we're in the state championship game, and we'll see what happens." The Maroons wasted no time putting points on the board, with Ethan La Cava finding Beau Williams on a 67-yard score to give Dowling a 7-0 lead less than two minutes into the game. The Maroons' defense forced Southeast Polk to punt on their first possession, and Dowling settled for a field goal on their next to extend the lead to 10-0. The Rams picked up their first touchdown in the opening minute of

Pleasant Hill, IA · 1d

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Iowa Pork Producers Mark 10 Years of Giving Back on Giving Tuesday

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will celebrate 10 consecutive years of giving back on Giving Tuesday by partnering with Fareway Stores and Central Iowa Shelter & Services to provide breakfast and fellowship to Iowans experiencing homelessness. The annual event will take place Tuesday, December 1, with volunteers preparing and...

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Cedar Ridge Distillery Announces The Whiskey Lounge in Downtown Des Moines Iowa

Iowa’s First & Oldest Distillery to Offer Whiskey, Cocktails, Dining and Hospitality Experiences in the Heart of Iowa in 2027. Cedar Ridge Distillery, Iowa’s first and oldest distillery, today announced plans to open The Whiskey Lounge in downtown Des Moines in April 2027. Located at 1312 Locust Street, Cedar Ridge Des Moines will bring the company’s award-winning spirits and hospitality experience to the heart of Iowa’s capital city.

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Iowa High School Girls Swimming: Dowling Catholic Claims Team Title In The Pool

Along with Dowling Catholic, individual and relay champions were handed out inside the pool in Iowa high school girls swimming.

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Des Moines Public Schools' girls wrestling grows

Just five years ago, girls wrestling was nonexistent, but now Des Moines Public Schools' (DMPS) program has over 100 athletes. Why it matters: Wrestling has a long and iconic history in Iowa, and DMPS' middle school and high school girls are reaping the benefits. State of play: The program's biggest growth has come from the middle school level, head coach Kendric Birden tells Axios. Birden says about 75 middle school girls participated last season, helping bring the district's combined wrestling participation to 106 athletes. The high school program has 45 athletes on its preliminary roster this season, nearly doubling since 2022, when the program started. Students come from five high schools and 10 middle schools. Plus: The program got a donation of exercise equipment from the former Grubb YMCA. What they're saying: Middle school athletes are now entering high school with more experience, especially after off-season tournaments and camps this year, Birden says. "Everybody should be hearing about them on the news because we're about to shock everybody," he says. What's next: The junior varsity girls have a match Nov. 17 at Carroll. Birden is collecting Amazon donations of snacks and equipment to support the girls.