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Iowa House Democrats re-elect Meyer as minority leader

DES MOINES, Iowa — State Rep. Brian Meyer will continue as House Minority Leader after his fellow House Democrats unanimously re-elected him to the position. The leadership vote came after last week's general election, when House Democrats gained 11 seats. That marks the second-largest gain in Iowa House Democratic history.

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Radio Iowa

Iowa Veterans Cemetery ceremony marks Veterans Day 2026

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant Todd Jacobus says this is a day to honor those who’ve served a cause greater than themselves. “Today our watch is right here, ensuring that every veteran who came before us and who comes after us remains at the very center of a grateful state and nation,” Jacobus said.

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Radio Iowa

Small team works to ID graves of Iowa veterans

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. ”

Iowa · 9h

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Iowa National Guard Honors 22 Fallen Soldiers

As Veterans Day approaches, the Iowa National Guard is honoring 22 Soldiers who lost their lives while serving their state and country since September 11, 2001, with the dedication of a permanent Hall of Honor. Located inside Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston, the exhibit was formally dedicated October 22 during...

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8 Phrases Iowans Say Without Realizing Americans Elsewhere Don’t

Order a tavern in northwest Iowa, and you could end up with a sandwich instead of a drink. Iowans say things like that without a second thought, until a visitor asks what they mean. Here are the phrases Iowans say without realizing Americans elsewhere don’t. 1. Walking Beans. Walking...

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Iowa Pulse

Des Moines schools settle Ian Roberts hiring lawsuit; terms remain undisclosed

Des Moines Public Schools has reached a settlement with JG Consulting over the hiring of former Superintendent Ian Roberts. The financial terms have not been publicly disclosed. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

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The Financial Wire

Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15

Idaho homeowners who are 65 or older can cut their property tax bill by as much as $1,500, but the application has to arrive between Jan. 1 and April 15. Three other states run their own 2027 programs for older owners: South Dakota freezes assessed value for applicants who file by April 1, Maricopa County... The post Senior homeowners in South Dakota, Idaho, Arizona and Iowa can file in 2027 for property tax freezes and credits, including Idaho’s cut of up to $1,500 due April 15 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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City Attorney Candidate Public Presentation Set for Thursday

AMES, Iowa – Gary Goudelock, of Des Moines, is a finalist for the Ames City Attorney position and will give a public presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. The presentation provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions of the candidate and provide feedback to City officials.

Ames, IA · 3d

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Des Moines Children’s Museum opens at temporary location

URBANDALE, Iowa — The closure of Valley West Mall has left some tenants searching for a new location. That included the Des Moines Children’s Museum until last week. The Des Moines Children’s Museum has been in the process of moving to a new location for several years in anticipation of the closing of the mall. […]

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Iowa State Fairgrounds to add engraved bricks honoring veterans

DES Moines, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is offering engraved bricks for a veterans memorial walkway at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Bricks are available for a $100 donation and can include up to three lines of text, with a maximum of 14 characters per line, including spaces. Orders placed by March 31, 2027, will be installed before the 2027 Iowa State Fair.

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Iowa's new US House delegation: Meet the folks representing western Iowa

Iowa's entire delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives will be new in January, with a Lutheran minister and a National Guard veteran representing western Iowa.

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Auditor calls for stronger credit card policies at Metro Waste Authority

DES MOINES, Iowa — Personal Hulu and Prime Video charges on a Metro Waste Authority credit card were among nearly $4,800 in improper, unsupported or questionable spending identified in a state reaudit, according to the State Auditor’s Office. The streaming charges, including two Hulu payments of $69.54 each, were reimbursed by the employee. The report […]

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Iowa Veterans Home to Dedicate Memorial Benches on Veterans Day

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs and the Iowa Veterans Home will honor two Iowa soldiers who lost their lives while serving their country with a special memorial bench dedication on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The public dedication ceremony is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. at the entrance of the...

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Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

The Iowa Supreme Court chamber in the Iowa Judicial Building on Feb. 22, 2023. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch) A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and...

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Des Moines city buildings will close Wednesday for Veterans Day

DES MOINES, Iowa — City officials say most City of Des Moines administrative buildings will be closed on Wednesday to recognize Veterans Day. The City of Des Moines’ Manager’s Office says the three Community Recreation Centers (Pioneer Columbus, Fourmile and Reichardt) are included in the closures. The city says libraries will stay open on Wednesday, […]

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Legal fight escalates over physician’s sanctions for past drug use

The Iowa Board of Medicine is fighting to sanction an emergency room physician who allegedly “drank to excess and used cocaine, opiates, mushrooms, and marijuana,” often within 24 hours of working. According to the Iowa Board of Medicine, Dr. Chad Becker, who once practiced at UnityPoint Health’s Iowa...

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The Des Moines Register

Iowa law fuels LifeWise Academy growth, including in Des Moines metro

A Christian religious education program is expanding its reach in Iowa, including in the Des Moines metro area. LifeWise Academy first came to Iowa in 2022. A 2025 state law that allows public school students to be excused from school to attend religious instruction courses for up to five hours a week boosted interest and helped LifeWise expand to 37 schools across 24 districts. Students were allowed to leave school for religious instruction before Iowa's law took effect. A 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling permits students to leave school for religious instruction if the program is privately funded, held off school grounds, is voluntary, and if parents or guardians give consent. LifeWise Academy meets those requirements, but the Iowa law provided clarity for communities that were interested in joining the program, said Sarah Buzynski, LifeWise's Iowa director. The academy began in rural Ohio in 2019 and now has chapters in more than 1,000 communities across the United States. To start a LifeWise chapter, community members must gather signatures, raise money and form a leadership team, and get permission from a school. Interested students can enroll in weekly instruction during times that do not interfere with core classes, such as lunch,

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A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — Karaoke fans in the Des Moines metro could soon have a new place to sing their favorite songs without having to perform in front of a crowd of strangers. The Midnight Mic, a local pop-up karaoke and events company, is working to open a permanent karaoke lounge featuring private rooms for […]

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Behind the scenes with Iowa’s soil and water conservation commissioners

SLATER, Iowa -- Each election cycle, ballots across Iowa have local roles that receive less attention but play important roles in our communities. One of those roles is the soil and water conservation commissioner. Iowa is made up of 100 soil and water conservation districts. There is a district for...

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