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Severe Weather

Looking back at the EF-4 Greenfield tornado and the following recovery, now 6 months later

Community

Iowa organization offers support to immigrants ahead of Trump’s second term

Iowa MMJ is going to relaunch its emergency hotline to help connect people being deported with community resources.
Community

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa opens new Youth Mentoring Center

The organization held a ribbon cutting ceremony today alongside an open house for the community.
Local News

Discussing the DMPD's future with new chief Michael McTaggart

McTaggart took over Oct. 9 after Dana Wingert retired.
Community

South Central Regional Airport ‘unable to move forward’ with plans

Pella City Council believes a new agreement will make it easier to sell land already secured for the project.
Education

DMPS Central Campus starts 'Tech Squad' apprenticeship empowering students in technology

While finding a new way to equip students in the technology field, the school district also looks to improve its tech servicing across its schools.
Community

Indianola Public Library reports record program attendance, book checkout rate

The public library recently celebrated its 140th anniversary.
From the Archives

Variety Telethon Spotlight: 50 Years of Miracles (2024 BROADCAST)

Celebrating 50 Years of Miracles for Iowa's children with Variety — the Children's Charity.
Community

Racist incident pushes 12-year-old to write a book about her experience

"Rise Above" teaches kids to stand up to bullies and explain why their comments are hurtful.
Community

Pella-based organization aims to empower human trafficking survivors

The Lighthouse Foundation will offer counseling, job and housing resources.
Community

Racist incident pushes 12-year-old to write a book about her experience

"Rise Above" teaches kids to stand up to bullies and explain why their comments are hurtful.
Community

Growing need for Shop with a Cop program in Dallas County

The Dallas County Sheriff's Benevolent Association appreciates the opportunity to connect with the community, and the program was filled very quick this year.

Local organizations seeing growing need for free Thanksgiving meals

Pella Middle School knife attack suspect charged with attempted murder

WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Weekend warm-up before the fall into Thanksgiving

Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Looking back at the EF-4 Greenfield tornado and the following recovery, now 6 months later

Iowa organization offers support to immigrants ahead of Trump’s second term

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa opens new Youth Mentoring Center

Discussing the DMPD's future with new chief Michael McTaggart

South Central Regional Airport ‘unable to move forward’ with plans

DMPS Central Campus starts 'Tech Squad' apprenticeship empowering students in technology

Indianola Public Library reports record program attendance, book checkout rate

Variety Telethon Spotlight: 50 Years of Miracles (2024 BROADCAST)

Racist incident pushes 12-year-old to write a book about her experience

Pella-based organization aims to empower human trafficking survivors

Racist incident pushes 12-year-old to write a book about her experience

Growing need for Shop with a Cop program in Dallas County

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