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Events

Preparations underway for Knotfest 2021

Local News

Hispanic Heritage Month | How it all got started

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15.
Heartwarming

Oldest living World War II veteran turns 112

Lawrence Brooks celebrated Sunday with a drive-by party at his New Orleans home hosted by the National War War II Museum.
Holidays

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to streets of NYC

Marching bands originally slated for the 2020 event will join this year's parade through Manhattan.
Health

Planned Parenthood files request for temporary restraining order against Texas Right to Life

The TRO request is in response to the new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks.
Traffic

DART buses will not run on Labor Day

Normal services will be available on Saturday and Sunday, but buses will not run and administrative offices will be closed Monday.
Style

New Girl Scout cookie announced for 2022 season

An indulgent brownie-inspired cookie is coming soon to your waistline.
Education

Des Moines schools facing bus driver shortage heading into fall

Iowa's largest school district is offering lots of incentives to hire drivers for this year.
Iowa State Fair

Naturalization ceremony welcomes more than 50 people from two dozen countries

Adults and kids from 24 different countries received their citizenship certificates Thursday, on Day 1 of the 2021 fair.
Contests

Enter to win a 70" TV

For more contests, visit https://www.weareiowa.com/contests
Iowa State Fair

MidAmerican Energy resuming daily CARES donations at the Iowa State Fair

MidAmerican customers and other fair attendees can nominate their favorite nonprofit or community organization to win $1,000 in donations in a single drawing.
Arts

Central Iowa nonprofit rooting for students by growing produce for donations

The nonprofit Harvesting for the Arts, or H.A.R.T., was established in 2020. It combines both agriculture and the arts to give back to the Earth and community.

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Big temperature changes coming for Sunday

Afternoon Weather Update 09-25-2021

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

Preparations underway for Knotfest 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month | How it all got started

Oldest living World War II veteran turns 112

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to streets of NYC

Planned Parenthood files request for temporary restraining order against Texas Right to Life

DART buses will not run on Labor Day

New Girl Scout cookie announced for 2022 season

Des Moines schools facing bus driver shortage heading into fall

Naturalization ceremony welcomes more than 50 people from two dozen countries

Enter to win a 70" TV

MidAmerican Energy resuming daily CARES donations at the Iowa State Fair

Central Iowa nonprofit rooting for students by growing produce for donations

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