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Alaska Airlines to begin daily flights between Des Moines and Seattle

DES Moines, Iowa — Alaska Airlines plans to begin daily, nonstop flights between Des Moines and Seattle on June 24, 2027, adding the carrier to the schedule at Des Moines International Airport. The year-round service is scheduled to leave Seattle at 9 a.m. and arrive in Des Moines at...

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‘Our goal remains the same’: Ankeny girls look to win first state team championship

There’s only one thing left for the Ankeny girls’ wrestling team to accomplish, and that’s to win a state team title. Heading into the 2026-27 season, coach Dustin Roland’s squad is looking to capture not just one, but a pair of team crowns. “I have felt...

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Warren County Weighs Sheriff Appointment Or Costly Special Election After Carico Retires

Warren County supervisors are trying to figure out how to replace Sheriff Joe Carico, and they can't agree on whether to appoint a successor or send the decision to voters in a special election that could cost tens of thousands of dollars. The board was set to begin the process of appointing a new sheriff at its regular Tuesday meeting, even as some supervisors said they expect the matter to end up on the ballot anyway.

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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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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 Weather Alert: Coldest Night Friday, Nov. 12-16

Iowa — A sharp November chill is settling across central Iowa, with temperatures expected to plunge into the low 20s before the weekend. Des Moines could experience a 24-degree temperature swing as brisk winds give way to clear skies and freezing nighttime conditions.

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Top Iowa High School Athlete Commits To Play Baseball At Notre Dame

Ankeny Centennial’s Brekken Miller will join the Notre Dame baseball program next year.

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Iowa Winter Travel: Salted I-35 Can Still Turn Icy

Des Moines, Iowa City and Council Bluffs drivers should know why treated highways can remain dangerously slick.

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UIHC task force leaves cause of higher Mission Cancer bills untouched

A small task force the Iowa Board of Regents assembled to review issues with patient billing after University of Iowa Health Care purchased the state's largest cancer treatment clinic says more could be done to help patients understand billing and access financial support. The task force, however, was not assigned to do anything about the biggest factor that has made former Mission Cancer & Blood patients' bills higher under UIHC. Dr. Denise Jamieson, UIHC vice president for medical affairs , told the regents at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames the group examined communications with patients and billing and financial counseling. Jamieson said it determined UIHC could inform patients earlier about what they may owe, connect them with financial assistance and work with insurers, employers and others that play a role in out-of-pocket medical costs. UIHC also could "measure whether the changes are affecting the patient experience," she said. "We want patients to focus on their treatment," she said. But the task force did not address the reason for the higher bills. In a series of investigative reports this year, the Des Moines Register Watchdog found the elevated bills showed up after the nonprofit hospital group started charging hospital

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Central Iowa group raising $5.2 million for new veterans center

DES MOINES, Iowa — For many veterans, leaving the military doesn’t mean leaving behind the need for connection and camaraderie. Now, a group of Central Iowa veterans is working to create a place where those connections can continue. Command Post 515, a nonprofit partnership between AMVETS Post Two and the Marine Corps League, is working […]

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues

Git-N-Go convenience stores, part of the Des Moines-based chain, are facing business challenges, including store closures and inventory shortages, but the company has denied rumors of shutting down. Several locations, including stores in Winterset, Norwalk and Altoona and the Keo Way store in downtown Des Moines, are listed for sale...

Des Moines, 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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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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Phoebe Bridgers, Billy Strings among headliners announced for 2027 Hinterland music festival

The Hinterland music festival in St. Charles, Iowa has announced its 2027 lineup, including Phoebe Bridgers, Billy Strings, Zach Top, and others.

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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...

Des Moines, IA · 10h

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Repeat pick Newman joined by 5 of his Jaguar teammates on District 4 first team

Ankeny Centennial football standout Cade Newman has been named to the District 4 first team for the second consecutive year. Newman, a senior tight end, helped the Jaguars to a 3-6 record. The Illinois recruit caught 55 passes for 703 yards and six touchdowns. Newman tied for fifth in Class...

Ankeny, IA · 1d

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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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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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Ankeny’s Blackmore, Villhauer, Brugman qualify for finals at girls’ state swim meet

A trio of Ankeny girls’ swimmers qualified for Friday’s finals at the state meet in a total of four individual events. Maggie Blackmore advanced to the “B” final in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events during the preliminaries on Thursday at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. Fellow junior Charlie Villhauer qualified for the “B” final in the 100 butterfly, while sophomore Abigail Brugman advanced to the “B” final in the 100 backstroke.

Ankeny, IA · 20h

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