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Happy Moments
Nonprofit surprises Ankeny girl battling cancer with the ultimate 'happy place'
Entertainment
'Larger than life': Meat Loaf's daughter tells Local 5 the singer was showered with love in his final hours
Marvin Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, died Thursday, according to his family.
Community
Procession honors late Prairie City Police Chief
Michael German died from COVID-19 earlier this month after serving the community for more than eight years.
Community
Community remembers Prairie City Police Chief Mike German during visitation
German died from COVID-19 earlier this month.
Community
Iowa refugee organizations opening new donation center
The Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa is looking for donations, but also volunteers. If you're interested, visit volunteer.unitedwaydm.org.
Local Politics
Ames encourages residents to apply for city boards and commissions
The city has 33 openings across nearly 20 different boards and commissions that residents can apply for.
Arts
Ames looking to spruce up infrastructure with design contest
The deadline to submit designs is Feb. 15 and artists who are selected will get $100.
Community
Ames encourages residents to apply for city boards and commissions
The city has 33 openings across nearly 20 different boards and commissions that residents can apply for to get involved with local government.
Education
Iowa State 'brain gain' study: What brings people back to small towns after college
Researchers found a common thread that could explain why some Iowans return to their hometowns after college, while others don't.
Entertainment News
Ellen DeGeneres helps Michelle Li launch foundation for #VeryAsian movement
The foundation will amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and spread awareness of violence against AAPIs.
Local Sports
Drake basketball commits to community service with hometown team game
The men's team faces Bradley on Wednesday and the women's team plays UNI on Friday to wrap up Des Moines' Hometown Team Week.
Arts
Des Moines Art Center opens 'Free Little Art Gallery'
Visitors are encouraged to take something, leave something, or both.
Entertainment
'Larger than life': Meat Loaf's daughter tells Local 5 the singer was showered with love in his final hours
Marvin Lee Aday, better known as Meat Loaf, died Thursday, according to his family.
Community
Procession honors late Prairie City Police Chief
Michael German died from COVID-19 earlier this month after serving the community for more than eight years.
Community
Community remembers Prairie City Police Chief Mike German during visitation
German died from COVID-19 earlier this month.
Community
Iowa refugee organizations opening new donation center
The Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa is looking for donations, but also volunteers. If you're interested, visit volunteer.unitedwaydm.org.
Local Politics
Ames encourages residents to apply for city boards and commissions
The city has 33 openings across nearly 20 different boards and commissions that residents can apply for.
Arts
Ames looking to spruce up infrastructure with design contest
The deadline to submit designs is Feb. 15 and artists who are selected will get $100.
Community
Ames encourages residents to apply for city boards and commissions
The city has 33 openings across nearly 20 different boards and commissions that residents can apply for to get involved with local government.
Education
Iowa State 'brain gain' study: What brings people back to small towns after college
Researchers found a common thread that could explain why some Iowans return to their hometowns after college, while others don't.
Entertainment News
Ellen DeGeneres helps Michelle Li launch foundation for #VeryAsian movement
The foundation will amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and spread awareness of violence against AAPIs.
Local Sports
Drake basketball commits to community service with hometown team game
The men's team faces Bradley on Wednesday and the women's team plays UNI on Friday to wrap up Des Moines' Hometown Team Week.
Arts
Des Moines Art Center opens 'Free Little Art Gallery'
Visitors are encouraged to take something, leave something, or both.
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