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Longtime Des Moines 'lunch lady' has been serving up smiles for 25 years

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When is Beggars' Night happening in Des Moines metro cities?

This week's weather forecast is causing some cities to shift their Beggars' Night plans.
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Des Moines Police Department releases video of fatal September shooting

After briefly stopping in a gas station parking lot, the suspect is seen driving away from officers. Police immediately followed him and turned on the car's sirens.
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Des Moines police release video of Sept. 16 fatal shooting

The video released by Des Moines police was edited for time and to remove graphic images and profanity. Police have not provided access to the raw, unedited footage.
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1-ON-1 INTERVIEW: Former Des Moines Police Chief Dana Wingert

Dana Wingert will soon be replaced as Des Moines Police Chief by Michael McTaggart.
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New food pantry program supporting students, families at Ankeny schools

Some families in Ankeny schools may struggle to get food on the table, but the district is meeting that challenge with a community-driven solution.
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'Not a public health issue': City leaders in Des Moines provide update on odor concerns

The Neighborhood Inspections Division presented data from ten odor monitors throughout the Des Moines at a city council work session Monday morning.
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Iowa DPS press conference on fatal Perry High School shooting

The Iowa Department of Public Safety said they agree with the county attorney's conclusion regarding the fatal shooting at Perry High School.
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Iowa DPS Commissioner: County attorney's report on Perry school shooting 'accurate'

"I can confirm that the factual statements contain in that report are accurate and consistent with our investigation," DPS Commissioner Stephan Bayens said Friday.
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Dallas County Attorney releases investigative summary on Perry High School shooting

The investigation includes a minute-by-minute timeline of the fatal morning on Jan. 4, 2024.
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Milton strikes Florida overnight, bringing devastation to the gulf coast

The storm knocked out power across a large section of Florida, with more than 3 million homes and businesses without power as of early Thursday.
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Bodycam footage shows Des Moines Police Department response to July 30 incident

Kimberly Graham and Brenna Bird both reviewed all available bodycam footage and evidence produced by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).