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100-year-old Des Moines man: 'Life is still important'

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100-year-old Des Moines man: 'Life is still important'

HeartThreads

Son of avid bowler plays emotional perfect game with ball containing late father's ashes

John Hinkle's father was an avid bowler, but never had a perfect game. Hinkle completed the feat with a bowling ball containing his father's ashes.
HeartThreads

Man bowls perfect game using ball filled with father's ashes

John Hinkle bowled a perfect game using a ball filled with his father's ashes. His father, also named John Hinkle, was an avid bowler.
Animals

Meet Boba the service dog, who is more than 'just fluff'

As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, Local 5 has the story of one family's journey with 10-year-old Boba.
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North Carolina 12-year-old set to graduate college with a 4.0 GPA

Mike Wimmer is just 12 years old, but he's already set to graduate from college with a perfect GPA, all while finishing high school at the top of his class.
HeartThreads

Photo of gloves 'holding' hand of COVID patient a heartbreaking reminder of pandemic's continued devastation

A nursing technician in Brazil posted a photo showing two water-filled surgical gloves enveloping the hand of an intubated COVID-19 patient.
Heartwarming

Haircuts at school? At Des Moines East, it means you're on the right path

DeMarko Walker has given 30 to 40 haircuts to East students.
Military News

Marine Corps father gives his son his first salute as a second lieutenant

The video posted to TikTok shows the emotional moment a master sergeant saluted his son, congratulating him on his commissioning.
Education

Poster contest shows meaning of Black history to Indianola students

Middle school students were tasked with drawing interpretations of Black History Month.
Heartwarming

Fort Dodge grandfather surprised by visit from granddaughter after getting vaccine

Separated from each other because of to the pandemic, a Fort Dodge grandfather's week got a little brighter thanks to a knock at the door.
Community

Ankeny Kiwanis Club welcomes Miracle League mascot Homer

Homer will reside in Ankeny and plans to stop in at various events
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Iowa daughter donates hair after mother's second leukemia diagnosis

Barbara Forney and her daughter have a unique connection.

Carlisle city leaders share the latest on city hall renovation

Robocalls in Iowa soar after brief COVID dip

WEATHER LAB | Dew point vs relative humidity

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Chilly nights & nice afternoons

SRX Series hits the dirt at Knoxville Raceway for testing ahead of June 19th race

SRX Racing Series hits Knoxville Raceway for testing on new car

VERIFY: Yes, kids should get the COVID-19 vaccine

Poll: Most in US who remain unvaccinated need convincing

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

100-year-old Des Moines man: 'Life is still important'

Son of avid bowler plays emotional perfect game with ball containing late father's ashes

Man bowls perfect game using ball filled with father's ashes

Meet Boba the service dog, who is more than 'just fluff'

North Carolina 12-year-old set to graduate college with a 4.0 GPA

Photo of gloves 'holding' hand of COVID patient a heartbreaking reminder of pandemic's continued devastation

Haircuts at school? At Des Moines East, it means you're on the right path

Marine Corps father gives his son his first salute as a second lieutenant

Poster contest shows meaning of Black history to Indianola students

Fort Dodge grandfather surprised by visit from granddaughter after getting vaccine

Ankeny Kiwanis Club welcomes Miracle League mascot Homer

Iowa daughter donates hair after mother's second leukemia diagnosis

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