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‘Your voice mattered’: Advocates celebrate delay of Des Moines homeless ordinance vote
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council has delayed a third reading on a controversial city ordinance over homelessness. The vote was supposed to be held at Monday's council meeting, but will now occur at the Sept. 16 meeting. Homeless advocates are calling it a win because...
Schools navigate a new Iowa law addressing chronic absenteeism before reaching the county attorney
DES MOINES, Iowa — Schools in Iowa will now have a new process when it comes to addressing chronic absenteeism for students. This new process comes from a law passed in the 2024 legislative session that hopes to hold students accountable. According to a study by the Annie E....
DMPD reports crash with injury on University Avenue following pursuit
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police announced Wednesday evening that pursuit of a vehicle driving "erratically at high speeds" led to a crash with injury at Ohio Street and University Avenue. According to DMPD, the chase began at East 14th Street and University Avenue, and the driver continued...
Greenfield hospital partially reopens after tornado damage
GREENFIELD, Iowa — Greenfield’s Adair County Memorial Hospital has officially reopened, although only partially. It’s been closed for months due to tornado damage. It's one step closer to normalcy for Greenfield. Before this week, staff were using a local elementary school to see patients. “Our windows were...
The Bandolini Guy performs at the Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — Grandstand tickets can be hard to come by, but there's a special opportunity for you to enjoy music for free at the fair. Local 5 caught up with the Bandolini Guy whose one-man show has brough energy to the Grand Concourse. He said there is...
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