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Polk County officials investigating after body found along Des Moines River

Police believe there were "no obvious signs of criminal action" at the scene.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A death investigation is underway after a body was found near the south bank of the Des Moines River on Sunday morning, according to police

The discovery happened east of E. 14th Street at approximately 10:35 a.m. on Sunday. At this time, police believe there were "no obvious signs of criminal action as a contributing factor" at the scene.

The Polk County Medical Examiner is assisting with this investigation. 

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