Des Moines
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5 Iowa arena football and indoor football teams to watch this summer
If you’re looking for some summer football, check out these five Iowa arena football and indoor football teams. It’s not the exact same game as you see in the fall. But with its shorter field, fast-paced action, and ability to run up the score quickly, arena football and indoor football are great ways to get…
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Iowans affected by April/May storms can now apply for D-SNAP, emergency food benefits
Presidential Disaster Declarations were announced following Iowa’s severe storms, and D-SNAP benefits are now available.
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What’s your favorite Des Moines restaurant?
There’s always a new flavor waiting to be discovered in the heart of Iowa. That’s why we’re inviting you to vote for the best restaurants in Des Moines.
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Meet Lanon Baccam, candidate in Iowa’s 3rd District
Democratic hopeful Lanon Baccam’s origin story revolves around paying it forward and solving problems for others.
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Exploring 10 awesome Iowa farmers markets
Check out the biggest and best farmers markets in Iowa where you can snatch up beautiful bouquets, fresh produce, and some unique artisan-made goods.
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Watch the 3 Iowa minor league baseball teams in 2024
Watch an Iowa minor league baseball team in a city near you. Baseball season is upon us, and while Iowa has no Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in residence (unless it’s the day they’re playing at the Field of Dreams), we’ve got three minor league baseball (MiLB) teams to watch—all unionized since 2023! Check out…
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Check out these 7 semi-pro Iowa baseball teams in 2024
Check out a semi-pro Iowa baseball game this summer. There’s nothing better than catching a baseball game in the summertime. But if you’re only catching the minor league Iowa teams, you’re missing out on some great talent: The smaller teams, many of them summer collegiate leagues, have also seen lots of former players go on…
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The fight against ‘clearly unconstitutional’ Iowa immigration law
Recent Iowa immigrants and allies are still fighting against an Iowa immigration law they say unfairly discriminates against and targets them. Lawyers with the US Department of Justice and the American Immigration Council argued in court Monday that a judge should stop SF 2340 from going into effect July 1. The law would allow state…
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Celebrate with these 14 free Juneteenth events in Iowa in 2024
Juneteenth is officially a Monday this year, but events have already started in some places, with many this weekend, and others throughout the month. Check out the list below to find an event near you:
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New Pride mural in Des Moines to ‘roll out the welcome mat’ for LGBTQ+ community
A new mural has opened in Des Moines’ East Village to emphasize the city welcomes the LGBTQ+ community. For weeks, four corners at the intersection of Grand Avenue and East Fifth Street in Des Moines’ East Village have been turning rainbow colors. On Tuesday, just days before the beginning of Pride Month, Capital City Pride…
