Des Moines
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‘No Kings’ protests planned across Iowa. Here’s where
A roundup of No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies across Iowa on March 28th.
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Public comment for Iowa impaired waterways report ends soon
The period for public comment on Iowa’s impaired waterways report closes this week.
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Warm up at Des Moines’ 10 best comfort food spots
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.
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Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home
Leisa and Kent Walker recently received a disturbing notice: The private company managing their son’s Medicaid coverage intends to cut nearly 40% of what it spends for caregivers who help him live at home instead of in a nursing home.
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Palace Site: The Des Moines spot where humans have lived for 7,000+ years
In 2010, a historic site was uncovered in Des Moines. Here’s everything you need to know about the Palace Site.
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What’s a lockout? Brenntag Des Moines workers locked out by management
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?
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Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa: Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2026
Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa for Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2026
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Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Iowa
Kava has been consumed for thousands of years, and now you can try it across Iowa. Check out exactly what it is and why you’ll want to seek it out.
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7 ways to combat cabin fever during an Iowa winter
Feeling restless this winter? From tropical escapes to trivia nights, here are the best ways to beat the winter blues in Iowa this season.
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7 Brew Des Moines workers left out in the cold, until this viral video
An Iowa TikTok creator thought she was calling attention to a specific problem in Des Moines. She had no idea the problems at this coffee chain were so widespread—until hundreds of messages began pouring in. “The number of people I’ve had crying in my DMs and on the phone,” Madelyn Houser Webb told me, “because they’ve…
