Des Moines
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Iowa family did everything ‘right’—but the bills keep rising
Des Moines-area resident Sean Dengler says price increases have affected him and his family.
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The freakiest 5 UFO sightings in Iowa history
Iowans have been looking up at the stars and seeing strange things for generations. Read on for some wild UFO sightings in Iowa.
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Fall fun in Des Moines & Cedar Rapids–Iowa City: Best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides
Looking for fall activities in central and eastern Iowa? Check out these pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals near Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City.
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Nate Willems doubles down on attack ad despite POET legal threat
POET Biorefining threatened legal action this week and is alleging Willems’ commercial falsely implies its CEO bribed Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird, Willems’ opponent.
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11 fun (and free!) Labor Day events in Iowa
Looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend without spending a fortune? Here are free concerts, festivals, parades and more happening across Iowa.
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Black-owned restaurants in Iowa: Where to eat
Celebrate National Black Business Month (or any time of year) by supporting Black-owned restaurants in Iowa, from soul food and Caribbean cuisine to West African favorites.
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Pete Hegseth broke his own department’s rule to fundraise for Zach Nunn
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth headlined a ticketed campaign fundraiser for US Rep. Zach Nunn at the Iowa State Fair. It’s the exact kind of appearance his own department’s rules say Cabinet officials aren’t allowed to make and the second time this year his conduct has conflicted with his own department’s rules
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Pizza in Des Moines: A guide to the pies that have shaped our food culture
These 10 joints represent the rich history of pizza in Des Moines.
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The best (& wildest) new foods to munch on at the 2026 Iowa State Fair
From caviar-topped chicken nuggets to Parmesan ice cream, here are all the new foods to try at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.
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Court to rule next week on GOP challenge to Iowa Libertarian Marco Battaglia’s ballot name
If excluded from the ballot, Marco Battaglia said he might run as a non-party candidate under his legal name using an organization like “America 250 Party,” or turn his focus toward seeking the Libertarian Party’s national presidential nomination. The district judge is expected to issue a decision early next week.
