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Life
Iowa Safe and Sound share online threats made against schools continue to pour in
Crime
Des Moines police identifies victim of city's 12th homicide of 2024
Police said the victim suffered significant blood loss at the scene due to a cut on her leg, indicating "suspicious circumstances."
Traffic
Crash involving semi on I-35/80 near Douglas exit, one minor injury
The crash happened close to the Douglas exit in the westbound lane and involved three vehicles.
Local News
NTSB releases report on fatal plane crash that killed 4 Iowans
The single-engine plane departed from Fort Dodge, Iowa on Sept. 6 and was set to land at the Anderson airport.
Local News
Empigo Academy opens in Des Moines thanks to ESA funding
The school said about 95% of Empigo Academy's tuition is covered by Gov. Kim Reynolds' Education Savings Account program.
Community
Ankeny is building a 2.5 million gallon water tower: When will it be finished?
The project is expected to finish sometime in the next year, alongside other new buildings.
Crime
Reported threats against Newton, Southeast Polk schools add to growing number across Iowa
A teenager was taken into custody in Newton while the police continue to investigate threats in the Southeast Polk Community School District.
Entertainment
Iowa contestant makes a good first impression on 'The Golden Bachelorette'
"I could feel it between us," Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos said in a confessional. "He really makes a really good first impression. Very sincere."
Traffic
Fire crews, MidAmerican Energy responding to ruptured natural gas line in downtown Des Moines
The closure is expected to last all day.
Wnba
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future
It’s impossible to ignore how much the sport has evolved since Clark, Reese and arguably the best rookie class in league history arrived in April.
Iowa State Cyclones
No. 20 Cyclones host Arkansas St. with Matt Campbell on verge of becoming school career wins leader
Iowa State, coming off an open date, is playing as a ranked team for the first time since late October 2021.
Wnba
What to expect from the WNBA playoffs
The Indiana Fever are a lock for the 6th seed in the 2024 WNBA playoffs. Here's how the tournament works, including why the Fever may not get to play a home game.
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