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DOJ moves to reclassify marijuana, Iowa lawmakers says it's not the right time
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'The future belongs to us': Nonprofit recognizes East High School students
A group of East High School students received special recognition for work they've been doing to improve themselves and reach their goals.
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Faire thee well: Renaissance Faire Spring Fling takes place at Sleepy Hollow
Local 5 Photojournalist Rachel Wente shows viewers all the fun... and fighting.
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Iowans working to restore cemetery headstones to help loved ones grieve
Local 5 Photojournalist Rachel Wente takes viewers to the work being done to clean up history and help loved ones grieve in the process.
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'It was a nightmare': Knoxville family displaced from home after tornado
Keith and Emily Scheelhaase, along with their daughters, were fast asleep Tuesday night when severe weather struck.
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Des Moines funeral home putting unclaimed children to rest
Volunteers at Hamilton's Funeral Home are working to ensure the community can hear the names of 36 unclaimed children, some of which have never been spoken.
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'We still need answers': Family, community gather for David Schultz's funeral
Last November, Schultz vanished after picking up a load of hogs. His body was found months later.
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Local man who fell victim to online scam hopes his story helps others
An online exchange that started innocently ended in a visit to the police department.
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1st generation college graduate uses unique experiences, family roots to succeed
For the past year, Karina Ortiz has served as the Spanish editor of the Northern Iowan student newspaper, leading a team of translators.
Business
Downtown Hy-Vee, Des Moines City Council reach agreement over revised store hours
The 4th + Court Hy-Vee has adjusted its hours, but Des Moines City Council is hoping "for more" from one of the area's only grocery stores.
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Local businesses uniting Iowans through their love of soccer
One of the best parts of soccer is the camaraderie both on and off the field. Local 5 Photojournalist Ben Neessen takes viewers to a local pub embracing soccer fans.
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New recreation area at Easter Lake deemed 'most universally accessible park' in the US
The Athene North Shore Recreation Area began renewal efforts in 2018, and one small idea turned into something much bigger for the community.
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