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City of Winterset hosts grand opening of 'Play For All' inclusive playground
Health
'You don’t want to be sitting in the same seat as me today': 4-year-old Ohio girl dies after experiencing cold symptoms
Maisie Schmidt's parents want to encourage other families to advocate for their kids and their health.
Heartwarming
McDonald's fundraiser helps local 10-year-old with medical expenses
Weston Barcus of Winterset received a prosthetic eye after being diagnosed with ocular melanoma. Now, the community is working to offset the expenses.
Health
Measles outbreak: Iowa pediatrician shares warning signs
There are currently no cases of measles in Iowa, but neighboring states Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri have all reported cases.
Education
Families signing viral pledge to keep kids off smartphones until 8th grade
More than 50,000 families in all 50 states have joined the "Wait until 8th" movement.
Events
Local 5 Weekend Guide: St. Patrick's Day parade, family skating night
Local 5 rounded up five events in and around Des Moines that will make your weekend feel like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
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Perry, Iowa couple welcomes Leap Day baby
She joins around 5 million people worldwide who were born on Feb. 29, roughly .06% of the world population.
Community
Once in a lifetime: Leap Year makes mother, daughter share age
Erin Suttek and her daughter, Eleanor, are celebrating their same agedness: Erin is 32, or 8 years old in Leap Years, while Eleanor is 8 years old.
Family
Hoppy to be here: Perry couple welcomes Leap Day baby
She joins around 5 million people worldwide who were born on Feb. 29, roughly .06% of the world population.
Television
Stand-up comedians preview 'Rock Paper Scissors' TV show on Nickelodeon
The animated children's series debuts Monday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Family
Head back in time: Jurassic Quest in Des Moines this weekend
Families can experience everything dinosaurs, with tons of activities for kids of all ages.
Local News
Childserve expanding Des Moines location
The new facility will be twice as large as their current Des Moines location.
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