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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 · 1d

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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 […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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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?

Des Moines, IA · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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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

Iowa · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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...

Ankeny, IA · 1d

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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.

Iowa · 16h

Country Herald

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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.

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Heightened Snow Risk Builds Across Minneapolis, Des Moines, Chicago and Milwaukee as Cold Front Unlocks Arctic Air Through Thanksgiving Week Travel Period

MINNEAPOLIS — Snow chances are rising across the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. They could start as early as the coming weekend and continue through the end of November. A brief warm-up early next week will come before a strong cold front around November 20 brings colder air into the region. Multiple rounds of winter weather are possible heading into Thanksgiving week.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

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Iowa Braces for Colder Temperatures After Warm Start

Iowa’s unusually mild November weather is expected to come to an end as a blast of colder air moves into the state later this week. According to the National Weather Service in Des Moines, temperatures have remained several degrees above normal throughout the first part of November. However, that pattern is expected to change Wednesday night as colder air moves across Iowa.

Iowa · 1d

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Iowa Finance Authority Awards LIHTCs to Advance 595 Affordable Homes

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has reserved nearly $9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to help create four developments in Council Bluffs, Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Des Moines. The communities will provide 595 affordable homes for individuals and families. The recent awards were made through the 4%...

West Des Moines, IA · 2d

Bring Me The News

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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.

Des Moines, IA · 18h

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Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys, Earlham collect all-district honors in A-6

(KMAland) -- Madrid, Martensdale-St. Marys and Earlham combined for 22 first-team selections and four special awards on the Class A District 6 All-District Football Team. Madrid senior Will Atkinson was named the district's Offensive Most Valuable Player, while teammates Chase Perkins and Kinnick Grimm shared Golden Award recognition. Martensdale-St. Marys head coach Derek Wharton was selected as the district's Head Coach of the Year.

Madrid, IA · 1d

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DMACC Volleyball Gives It All at Kirkwood in Region 11-A Championship Match

The Des Moines Area Community College volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Kirkwood Community College in the Region 11-A match on Nov. 4 in Cedar Rapids. The Bears finished the season with a 21-16 overall record. Sophomore Ramsey Johnston led DMACC with...

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 […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d