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

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

Happy Moments

Norwalk hires first female fire chief

Jenn Porter has been with the department for 13 years and served as interim fire chief since May.
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.
Heartwarming

World War II hero celebrates 100th birthday in Austin

President Joe Biden and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott were among those wishing Henry Rogers a very happy birthday on Saturday.
Programs

Seattle makeup artist celebrates Latinas in business

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

Iowa Miss Amazing: Creating opportunities for women with disabilities

State director Morgan Tooley says Miss Amazing focuses on building self-confidence through pageantry.
Heartwarming

Ohio couple’s wedding day goes viral after groom carries sister-in-law down the aisle

Their whole lives Macey, who is noticeably smaller, has always had special needs, though Morgan says doctors were never able to diagnose her.
Community

City of Des Moines honors heroes who saved life of runner during DAM to DSM race

Before the assistance of the heroes, Brian Huber was pulseless and not breathing for nearly four minutes.
Heartwarming

Eight-year-old survivor part of 'Kid Cancer Crushers' movement

A Waukee kid was diagnosed with cancer last March, and now he and his family are raising money to help other kids who experience childhood cancer.
Baseball

Field of Dreams auction raises $215,00 for MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center

The MLB auctioned off batting helmets, throwback jerseys and other memorabilia from the game to support Iowa cancer patients.
Heartwarming

'Super Cooper' the TikTok star looking for kidney before 1st birthday

A family's plea for a kidney is getting a lot of attention on TikTok. Meet "Super Cooper 129." His parents are hoping to find him a kidney before his first birthday.
Animals

Blank Park Zoo reveals name for seal pup

800+ votes were cast to pick the winning name from the following options: Brooks, Mira, Siku and Remi.

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

Norwalk hires first female fire chief

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

World War II hero celebrates 100th birthday in Austin

Seattle makeup artist celebrates Latinas in business

Iowa Miss Amazing: Creating opportunities for women with disabilities

Ohio couple’s wedding day goes viral after groom carries sister-in-law down the aisle

City of Des Moines honors heroes who saved life of runner during DAM to DSM race

Eight-year-old survivor part of 'Kid Cancer Crushers' movement

Field of Dreams auction raises $215,00 for MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center

'Super Cooper' the TikTok star looking for kidney before 1st birthday

Blank Park Zoo reveals name for seal pup

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