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Iowa public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Polk County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles and are notifying the public of areas identified for potential measles exposures. While the source of exposure is still under investigation, the individual was likely exposed during travel, not in Iowa.

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Field Level Media

Creighton, Iowa both looking to tighten up on defense

Three different players have led Iowa in scoring through the first three games. Coach Ben McCollum hopes that same versatility can emerge on defense Sunday when the Hawkeyes meet Creighton at a neutral site in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa (2-1) struggled to contain Virginia Tech in an in-state neutral-site matchup Tuesday night, falling 93-88 in overtime in Sioux City. While Isaia Howard recorded three steals, the Hawkeyes allowed the Hokies to shoot 53.6% from the field and grab nine offensive rebounds. "I got a lot of concerns on our defense, to be perfectly honest," said McCollum, who felt the Hawkeyes played with a "‘we don't want to get beat'" mentality rather than an attacking mindset. Cooper Koch paced the Hawkeyes with a career-high 26 points, and Ty'Reek Coleman added 20. A poor performance at the free-throw line -- 31-for-47 -- gave McCollum another area to address against Creighton (2-1). "You need to make sure that you're going up with a positive mind space of, ‘I need to make this,'" he said. Defensive lapses early in the second half hampered Creighton during its 89-82 loss at Kansas State on Tuesday. With the game tied at 40 at halftime, the Bluejays allowed

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Portion of Northbound I-35/80 to Close Overnight Saturday

(Des Moines, IA) -- A portion of northbound I-35/80 will close overnight on Saturday for a road construction project. The Iowa Department of Transportation says northbound I-35/80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and the Iowa 141 Interchange will fully close on Saturday starting at 5pm and re-open on Sunday at 8am. The project had originally been scheduled for Friday, November 13th but was rescheduled for Saturday, November 14th to complete the full traffic shift.

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Kelderman’s career night not enough; USD falls to Drake

DES MOINES, Iowa – In the Coyotes first road game of the season, Cade Kelderman poured in a career-high 18 points with five 3-pointers but South Dakota basketball fell on the road 81-72 to Drake. Kelderman knocked down 5-of-10 from deep and 3-of-4 from the free throw line for his 18 points, while Josh Townley-Thomas just missed […]

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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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Flights resume at Des Moines International Airport after FAA lifts order

DES MOINES, Iowa — Flights are resuming at the Des Moines International Airport after the FAA lifted its order, which had grounded flights nationwide for roughly 4 hours Friday. In a White House press conference Friday evening, Trump administration officials said that new technology being added to the nation’s air traffic control system overloaded antiquated […]

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Iowa got 5 new shopping districts in the last 15 years, each built fresh or rebuilt where a mall once stood

Iowa River Landing turns an industrial park into shops. On October 8, 2012, UI Health Care opened a five-story clinic on former light-industrial ground where Interstate 80 meets First Avenue in Coralville, Iowa. The clinic was one of the first big openings in Iowa River Landing, a 180-acre district the...

Coralville, IA · 21h

The Des Moines Register

Korean fried chicken chain bb.q Chicken coming to Des Moines

The Des Moines metro's Korean fried chicken scene is still young enough that many diners can trace its growth in real time. A few years ago, finding Korean-style fried chicken often meant tracking down a pop-up or ordering from a ghost kitchen. Now one of South Korea's biggest fried chicken brands is preparing to join the local lineup. The globally recognized Korean fried chicken chain, bb.q Chicken , whose name stands for "Best of the Best Quality," is slated to open in the Goldfinch Lofts development at 3404 Ingersoll Ave. in 2027, bringing one of the world's most influential Korean fried chicken concepts to Des Moines, according to a permit filed with the city. Goldfinch Lofts, Cutler Developments’ newest mass timber mixed-use project, is a three-story, carbon-neutral building with apartments above and 9,602 square feet of retail at the base. The Collective, the sustainable retail shop , plans to open on the ground floor in November, leaving its Highland Park space. For local fried-chicken fanatics, it's more than another restaurant opening. It's the latest sign that Korean fried chicken has moved from niche cuisine to one of the fastest-growing dining segments in the Des Moines metro. What is bb.q Chicken?

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Iowa food pantries prepare for Thanksgiving as demand continues to grow

DES MOINES, Iowa — With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food banks and pantries across Iowa are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year as more people turn to food assistance amid rising living costs. November is typically the busiest month for the Food Bank of Iowa and its partner pantries. Officials […]

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Even after her death, Norma Jean Warner is making a difference in Iowa's small towns

Sometimes the most remarkable acts of generosity come from people who lived their lives quietly, away from the spotlight. Such is the story of Norma Jean Warner, a Des Moines woman whose thoughtful estate planning is now making a difference in hundreds of small Iowa communities including many of our local communities.

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The Des Moines Register

RAGBRAI 2027 registration opens with new options

Registration is open for RAGBRAI 2027, the 54th edition of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, with organizers introducing changes they expect will please riders. One is a registration deferral option, allowing riders who pay for registration to wait until the following year to use it. The other is a payment plan for those who can't, or prefer not to, pay the entire amount up front. Both will be available at no additional cost to riders when registration opens Sunday, Nov. 15. The options are possible because RAGBRAI is switching to a new and more versatile online platform for registration, RAGBRAI Ride Director Matt Phippen told the Des Moines Register. More: RAGBRAI 2027 logo revealed. What does it tell us about the ride? "It's going to show riders that we are listening and we're taking what you say serious," Phippen said. "There's just a lot of really cool things with this platform that will show riders that you really don't have any more excuses. You just need to register and show up." Riders who register for a ride can defer their participation until the next year by emailing their request with proof they destroyed the rider wristbands they

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Hard freeze settles into Iowa for the weekend

IOWA — It is a cold morning, as most of the state has dropped below freezing and the cold will stick around through the weekend. We had lows in the 20s and even some teens in northern Iowa Friday morning. We have not had temperatures this cold in Des Moines since we dropped to 28° […]

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Des Moines weekend plans: Holiday markets to LGBTQ+ prom

Friday 🪑 Junk Jubilee Fall Market | Hunt for antiques and architectural salvage from Midwest vendors. | 10am–7pm, also open Saturday | Iowa State Fairgrounds | Admission: $10 in cash Saturday 🎨 Social Saturday: Friendsgiving | Celebrate gratitude with art projects, a scavenger hunt, gallery tours and a screening of short films. | 11am–2pm | Des Moines Art Center | Free! 🌱 DSM Vegan Holiday Market | Shop more than 20 local vendors offering plant-based foods, art, wellness products and holiday gifts. | 11am–3pm | Unity Center of Des Moines | Free! 🐶 Doggy Pie Eating Contest | Watch adorable pups compete to see who can finish their dog-safe pie the fastest during this messy, tail-wagging competition. | 1–5pm | Hiking Dog Co. in Merle Hay Mall | Free! 🎨 Open Studios | Explore working studios, meet local painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers, and shop original artwork. | 6–9pm | The Fitch Building | Free! 🪩 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom | Dress to dazzle for a disco-inspired evening of dancing, dinner, sparkling décor and community celebration. | 7–10pm | Bash in Des Moines | $30 💃 Festa Cultural: Capoeira Celebration | Celebrate Brazilian culture with live Capoeira demonstrations, Latin music, dancing,

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Roosevelt band one month away from performing in Pearl Harbor memorial parade in Hawaii

DES MOINES — The Roosevelt Marching Band has been practicing for over 15 months for its performance in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, and the performance is now less than a month away. Students say being part of the band has been a rewarding part of their high school career, and they are honored to […]

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Des Moines airport offers incentives to land new nonstop flights

DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines International Airport is offering airlines up to $225,000 per new route to expand travelers’ nonstop options. An announcement scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday could offer a clearer picture of how that effort is working. The airport’s board approved its Air Service Incentive Policy June 9. The program uses advertising […]

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Fans, media react to Iowa basketball's overtime loss vs. Virginia Tech

While Iowa basketball (2-1) had chances to grab a key nonconference win over Virginia Tech (3-0) on Tuesday night inside the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, the Hawkeyes ' shooting struggles from the floor and the free-throw line in regulation and overtime ultimately led to a 93-88 loss. Despite Cooper Koch netting a career-high 26 points on 5 for 11 shooting from the floor and 15 of 17 at the charity stripe and Isaia Howard's 13-point and 15-rebound double-double, Iowa's 16 missed free throws proved costly. Iowa will look to bounce back on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. CT inside the Casey's Center in Des Moines as the Hawkeyes battle Creighton (2-1). With Iowa suffering its first loss of the season at the hands of Virginia Tech, here are some of the notable reactions from fans and media to the Hawkeyes' performance: This Iowa basketball squad is NOT elite 8 material — Tigers DD (@TigersDD) November 11, 2026 this type of game for iowa men’s basketball is a must win this early in the season absolutely need a non conference W — HawkeyeWillie (@HawkeyeWillie_) November 11, 2026 Let’s make this Iowa basketball game in Sioux City a one

Sioux City, IA · 2d

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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.

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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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