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Des Moines celebrates Day of The Dead
DES MOINES, Iowa — This year Des Moines celebrated Day of the Dead or Día de Los Muertos a little early, hundreds gathered for the 24th Annual Day of the Dead event at the Des Moines Art Center. Some Mexican cultures believe that during the Day of the Dead souls return to enjoy earthly pleasures […]
Iowa school districts provide more mental health resources
DES MOINES, Iowa — School districts are focusing more on students’ mental health during this school year. Over the summer, Des Moines Public Schools announced they were launching a new mental health initiative for students. This is part of a $1.5 million investment from United Healthcare. This funding went towards connecting students across the state […]
Affordable housing apartments breaking ground at former Plaza Lanes site
DES MOINES, Iowa — There is new life ready to take shape at the site of a former Des Moines landmark. In the early morning hours of December 18, 2017, firefighters were called out to Plaza Lanes along Douglas Avenue. In just a few hours the building was completely ravaged by the blaze. The owners […]
Ames History Museum expands into former dry-cleaner building
AMES, Iowa — When the old Pantorium Building came up for sale, the Board of the Ames History Museum decided to buy the structure, as a way for the museum to expand. After a nearly $4 million dollar fundraising campaign the building has been completely renovated. The Ames History Museum invited the public to come […]
How Iowa's Secretary of State Paul Pate starts his day
When Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate goes to family events and the conversation turns political, you likely won't hear him engage: "I say, 'How about Caitlin Clark?''"Driving the news: You probably don't need the reminder, but there's a major election Nov. 5, and as head of our elections, Pate is the man behind the scenes, making sure things run smoothly and transparently.Zoom out: These days, the job nationwide has become more volatile — just last month, someone sent a suspicious package to his office, prompting an evacuation. And Republicans and Democrats are reporting less trust in the election system.Yes,...
Gas Prices Lower This Week
(Des Moines) According to AAA, the price of regular unleaded gasoline fell five cents, averaging $2.96 across Iowa this week. This is 35 cents lower than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $3.16, down four cents from last week’s price. Retail diesel prices in Iowa fell...
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