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  • WATCH: ICE almost deported an Indigenous Des Moines woman

    November 26, 2025

    ICE almost deported an Indigenous Des Moines woman, and the Polk County Jail that was holding her for them said it was “human error” and “silly.”

    WATCH: ICE almost deported an Indigenous Des Moines woman
  • Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines

    October 24, 2025

    Plus: Your emails and Positively Iowa Share with a friend 🗣️ It’s Friday; time for Only in Iowa, Positively Iowa, this week’s pet photo, and of course reader replies! Amie Rivers Newsletter Editor, Iowa Starting Line Email me   Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines Two kids celebrating on…

    Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines
  • Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines

    October 1, 2025

    Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.

    Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines
  • WATCH: Des Moines’ 35-year sidewalk project

    June 3, 2025

    Sidewalks! They’re more important than you think.

    WATCH: Des Moines’ 35-year sidewalk project
  • Explore the vision for West Des Moines’ Legacy Woods

    May 25, 2025

    Discover Legacy Woods: West Des Moines’ newest natural haven where history meets nature. A community-driven oasis with trails, orchards, and outdoor spaces for all to enjoy.

    Explore the vision for West Des Moines’ Legacy Woods
  • 8 restaurants in Des Moines where kids can eat for free

    April 22, 2026

    In this economy, free food is a blessing we can’t take for granted. Check out these Des Moines restaurants offering free kids’ meals once a week.

    8 restaurants in Des Moines where kids can eat for free
  • Warm up at Des Moines’ 10 best comfort food spots

    March 6, 2026

    Finding comfort food in Des Moines isn’t hard if you know where to look. Check out these 10 soul-filling restaurants that’ll warm you right up in the winter.

    Warm up at Des Moines’ 10 best comfort food spots
  • What’s a lockout? Brenntag Des Moines workers locked out by management

    February 27, 2026

    Brenntag Des Moines workers have been locked out of work by their employer. But what is a lockout—and how can you support workers right now?

    What’s a lockout? Brenntag Des Moines workers locked out by management
  • Des Moines workers locked out. Here’s how to help

    February 26, 2026

    Inside: News about and for the working class Share with a friend Amie here. Workers at a Des Moines plant have been locked out of work by their employer.   But what is a lockout—and how can you support workers right now?   Watch the latest edition of Clocked In on: YouTube Facebook TikTok  …

    Des Moines workers locked out. Here’s how to help
  • ✈️ Des Moines Allegiant pilot warns a strike could be coming

    December 18, 2025

    News about and for the working class Share with a friend “Allegiant needs to invest in their people and their pilots.”   So says Tyler Heavey, a captain with Allegiant Airlines for the last six years.   He told me he loves his job. But he doesn’t love the way the company has treated him…

    ✈️ Des Moines Allegiant pilot warns a strike could be coming
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