Des Moines
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Confident Republicans promise more of the same in 2025 legislative session, target local government
Republican legislators swaggered back to Des Moines with deeper ranks. Despite eight years of one-party rule, Iowa legislative Republicans say there’s more cuts to be made. The Iowa Capitol buzzed Monday morning, crowded with freshmen legislators jockeying for seat selections and bored family members waiting around for the swearing-in ceremony. With the sound of the…
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Rook Room, new board game lounge and cafe, to open in Des Moines
Des Moines will get a new space to play boardgames and socialize this spring with the opening of the Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe.
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The 4 best movie theaters in Des Moines, according to Reddit
Grab your popcorn and catch a movie in Des Moines!
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7 Iowa restaurants open on Christmas
Whether you want a festive feast or a simple holiday meal, there are several restaurants open in Iowa on Christmas Day to welcome you and yours.
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Johnston cross-country team goes to nationals for 1st time ever
The Johnston High School varsity team will compete at Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, Dec. 7, after qualifying at Nike Cross Regional in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in November.
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Recount confirms Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott keeps seat
A recount confirmed Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott’s victory over Republican challenger Mark Hanson. The votes are tallied, and incumbent state Sen. Garriott of West Des Moines is safe. Hanson, of Waukee, challenged her 24-ballot lead to a recount following election night. But the recount boards found the original results hold up. Trone Garriott…
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Sen. Nate Boulton concedes to Mike Pike following recount
A recount confirmed Republican Mike Pike’s victory over Democratic incumbent state Sen. Nate Boulton. The votes were counted and recounted. And Mike Pike flipped Senate District 20 red. The Republican will represent an area that includes Des Moines, Altoona, Pleasant Hill and southwest Ankeny. At the end of election night, Pike was ahead by 44…
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We care for us: Iowa places to support as another Trump presidency looms
We care for us: That’s the message we want Iowans to carry with them in the immediate aftermath of the election, instead of despair.
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Iowa Democrats rally for Baccam into Election Day
Democratic challenger Lanon Baccam made one last appeal to supporters in his bid against Republican US Rep. Zach Nunn.
