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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a new name

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a new name

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.
Nation World

Paul McCartney: John Lennon responsible for Beatle breakup

McCartney was talking on an episode of British Radio that will air later this month.
Music

Fact-checking questions about the #freebritney movement and what is a conservatorship

With all the talk on Britney Spears' court case, there's been a lot of questions about conservatorships and we're here to help explain.
Local News

Waukee Warrior Regiment heading to the Rose Parade

While the parade is months away, the band is already perfecting its skills before it taking part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Nation World

Super Bowl halftime performers announced and it will be historic

It will be the first time these five music icons with 44 Grammys between them will perform together on one stage
Music

'I could not drive out of there fast enough' | Visitors report chaotic experience at Knotfest

Most attendees of Knotfotest agreed the overall experience was tainted by extremely long lines, a lack of water and chaotic organization by the event leaders.
Nation World

R. Kelly’s fate now in jury’s hands in sex trafficking trial

The jury ended Friday without reaching a verdict.
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Billboard Latin Music Awards: Bad Bunny leads the night with 10 trophies

Among the awards Bad Bunny won were Hot Latin Song of the Year for “Dákiti” and album of the year for “YHLQMDLG.”
Events

Preparations underway for Knotfest 2021

Indianola police Capt. Brian Sher said it took a couple of hours to make sure the stages are safe for concert-goers this weekend.
Music

Concert pianist inspired to become a nurse, now mesmerizes patients with her music

Nurse Genaida Benson has made a Mayo Clinic atrium her concert hall.
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Stars shine at 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

The 2021 VMAs will feature performances from Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Foo Fighters and more.

DMPD identifies victim killed in Friday shooting

Día de los Muertos event honors Iowans lost to domestic violence

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Sunday soaker coming, next rain chance not far behind

Des Moines Weather Forecast 10-23-2021

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The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a new name

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

Paul McCartney: John Lennon responsible for Beatle breakup

Fact-checking questions about the #freebritney movement and what is a conservatorship

Waukee Warrior Regiment heading to the Rose Parade

Super Bowl halftime performers announced and it will be historic

'I could not drive out of there fast enough' | Visitors report chaotic experience at Knotfest

R. Kelly’s fate now in jury’s hands in sex trafficking trial

Billboard Latin Music Awards: Bad Bunny leads the night with 10 trophies

Preparations underway for Knotfest 2021

Concert pianist inspired to become a nurse, now mesmerizes patients with her music

Stars shine at 2021 MTV Video Music Awards

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