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Cass County produce sharing program 'Grow Another Row' taking root

Community

Cass County produce sharing program 'Grow Another Row' taking root

Music

15-year-old Des Moines girl looking to break through male-dominated hip-hop industry

Shae Bae is just 15 years old, but as any artist knows, finding the guts to perform takes grit.
Business

John Deere strike enters day 5, many details still unknown

Picketers were lined up Monday morning, Oct. 18 at the John Deere Cylinder Works facility in Moline, making it difficult for some Deere employees to get into work.
Heartwarming

'It made me a fighter' | Nurse accomplishes lifelong dream of being a nurse after battling leukemia

Ashtyn Fritz was diagnosed with leukemia at 5 years old. She made it her life goal to become a nurse. Now she's back at the hospital that saved her life.
Programs

Seattle makeup artist celebrates Latinas in business

Michelle Wight is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting local Latina businesswomen. #k5evening
Entertainment

What do you do with your pumpkin after Halloween?

Composting is the best way to discard your pumpkins, but they’re safe for animals to eat as long as they aren’t rotting or have chemicals on them.
National

Male vs. female crash test dummies

The VERIFY team analyzed statistics and spoke with experts on whether crash test dummy modeling is a reason more women die in car crashes than men.
Features

'GMI' Eats: Chicken tikka masala

Chenue Her and the "Good Morning Iowa" team enjoy this dish from Persis Biryani Indian Grill in West Des Moines.
Features

'Good Morning Iowa' Spicy Foods, Part 3: Tandoori chicken

Chenue Her gets a taste of another delicious dish from Lola's Fine Kitchen.
Features

Tuesday Food, Part 2: Trying spicy wings on 'Good Morning Iowa'

Ghost pepper wings first thing in the morning? If we must...
Features

Lola's Fine Kitchen brings the heat on 'Good Morning Iowa'

What did Chenue Her think of the spicy pork noodle bowl from Lola's Fine Kitchen? Take a look!
Producer's Picks

Order a personalized license plate? Its delivery might be delayed

Iowans wanting a brand new personalized plate may have to wait a little while longer to due COVID-19.

Former Hawkeye star Luka Garza scores his first points as an NBA player with the Detroit Pistons

DMPD identifies victim killed in Friday shooting

Fire 'stabilized' after breaking out on ship that lost 40 containers in Strait of Juan de Fuca

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Clearing to start the work week, but more rain coming this week

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Cass County produce sharing program 'Grow Another Row' taking root

15-year-old Des Moines girl looking to break through male-dominated hip-hop industry

John Deere strike enters day 5, many details still unknown

'It made me a fighter' | Nurse accomplishes lifelong dream of being a nurse after battling leukemia

Seattle makeup artist celebrates Latinas in business

What do you do with your pumpkin after Halloween?

Male vs. female crash test dummies

'GMI' Eats: Chicken tikka masala

'Good Morning Iowa' Spicy Foods, Part 3: Tandoori chicken

Tuesday Food, Part 2: Trying spicy wings on 'Good Morning Iowa'

Lola's Fine Kitchen brings the heat on 'Good Morning Iowa'

Order a personalized license plate? Its delivery might be delayed

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