Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local News
Local Politics
Nation World
Entertainment
Coronavirus
Heartwarming
This Week in Iowa
VERIFY
Stop the Robocalls
Latest News Stories
Kenny Bednarek runs personal best, wins silver in men's 200-meter final
DMPS offering virtual learning option for elementary students
Weather
Back
Today's Forecast
Closings and Delays
Interactive Radar
Weather Lab
Latest Weather Stories
Tracking three areas in the Atlantic, but quiet close to home.
LOCAL 5 FORECAST: One more quiet day before rain moves in Thursday
Sports
Back
Local Sports
National Sports
Friday Night Blitz
Blitz Gameday
Iowa State Cyclones
Iowa Hawkeyes
Latest Sports Stories
Kenny Bednarek runs personal best, wins silver in men's 200-meter final
Guide to the Olympics: Tokyo 2020 athletes with Iowa ties
Connect
Back
About Us
Advertise With Us
Contact Us
Meet the Team
Work at Local 5/CW Iowa 23
TV Schedule
The New We Are Iowa App
Events
Artist Spotlight
Latest News Stories
Body cam video shows immediate aftermath of Surfside condo collapse
Local 5 News at Midday
Watch
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Des Moines, IA »
77°
Des Moines, IA »
Weather
Closings
Summer Olympics
Coronavirus
VERIFY
Death of Mollie Tibbetts
Weather Lab
Stop the Robocalls
Local Politics
Vaccine
Iowa Live
Contests
Positive News
Local 5 On Your Side
Return to Learn
Friday Night Blitz
Beyond Live
Signal Rescan
Lou's Race Review
Pros Who Know
Breaking News
Read More »
More (
) »
Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa
Sports
No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani
Health
Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test
Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
National
VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month
With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.
Pop Culture
No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine
During the days-long shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, some people vented their frustration by suggesting people fill gas tanks with sugar.
Pop Culture
No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified
Although Medina Spirit may lose the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings even if he’s disqualified.
Vaccine
Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say
In a recent episode of his popular podcast, comedian Joe Rogan said he would not advise a healthy 21-year-old to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test
Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
National
VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month
With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.
Pop Culture
No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine
During the days-long shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, some people vented their frustration by suggesting people fill gas tanks with sugar.
Pop Culture
No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified
Although Medina Spirit may lose the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings even if he’s disqualified.
Vaccine
Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say
In a recent episode of his popular podcast, comedian Joe Rogan said he would not advise a healthy 21-year-old to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
WOI would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow
