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As Fourth of July weekend nears, boaters also hit by high gas prices

Holidays

As Fourth of July weekend nears, boaters also hit by high gas prices

Food

DZÔ Korean BBQ prepares to open in Des Moines

The restaurant is located at 2611 Ingersoll Avenue and will open in the near future.
Food

New Korean BBQ restaurant coming to Ingersoll Avenue

Dzo Korean BBQ is under construction with plans to open in the near future.
Nation World

'Biblical' cricket swarms ravage crops across western states

The insects, which are not true crickets but shield-backed katydids, are flightless. But they can travel at least a quarter of a mile in a day.
Nation World

Supreme Court sides with football coach who wanted to pray on the field

The outcome could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in public schools.
Nation World

4 killed when stands collapse during Colombian bullfight

Videos taken during the bullfight show a three-story section of the stands collapsing as people screamed.
Life

TEAM COVERAGE: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years. Here's the latest.
Life

Pride Month: Sharing LGBTQ+ stories to inspire change and acceptance

Sharing stories from members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as impactful stories of change that still needs to happen as we mark Pride month this June.
Heartwarming

Kid Captains will now choose songs for Hawkeye Wave

Each week, Kid Captains with the Stead Family Children's Hospital will choose a new song to accompany the Hawkeye Wave.
Animals

Meet Trumpet, the first bloodhound to win Westminster dog show

A French bulldog with NFL ties took second place.
Animals

From 'carp' to 'copi': Unpopular fish getting a makeover

The word "copi" is an abbreviated wordplay on “copious” — a reference to the booming populations of bighead, silver, grass and black carp in the U.S. heartland.
Life

'988' nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline to launch in 2022

The three-digit number will make it easier for those in need to connect with counselors.

Waukee School District makes changes to transportation

Rep. Cindy Axne, Secretary Tom Vilsack visit Iowa farm impacted by derecho

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Expect some rain from time to time

Iowa Weather Update: Several storm chances for the holiday weekend

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As Fourth of July weekend nears, boaters also hit by high gas prices

DZÔ Korean BBQ prepares to open in Des Moines

New Korean BBQ restaurant coming to Ingersoll Avenue

'Biblical' cricket swarms ravage crops across western states

Supreme Court sides with football coach who wanted to pray on the field

4 killed when stands collapse during Colombian bullfight

TEAM COVERAGE: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Pride Month: Sharing LGBTQ+ stories to inspire change and acceptance

Kid Captains will now choose songs for Hawkeye Wave

Meet Trumpet, the first bloodhound to win Westminster dog show

From 'carp' to 'copi': Unpopular fish getting a makeover

'988' nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline to launch in 2022

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