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MercyOne Central Iowa health services disrupted by IT issue
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Des Moines Public Schools to add naloxone to all buildings
The Des Moines Public School Board voted unanimously to have at least 2 stocked doses of narcan in each DMPS building.
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'Donut Forget About Puerto Rico': Des Moines students raise money for disaster relief
The fundraiser brought in more than $400.
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BLK & Bold partners with Marvel Studios for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' licensing
The roastery is now selling two of its signature blends, "Smoove Operator" and "Rise & GRND!", in limited-edition "Wakanda Forever" packaging.
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Des Moines City Council votes against abortion resolution work session
The proposed resolution would prohibit the city from using its funds to release or store any reproductive information to employers and agencies.
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Meet Nora J.S. Reichardt: Local 5 reporter comes out as transgender woman
Reichardt, a graduate of Drake University, has been reporting at Local 5 since July of 2021.
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MORE TO THE STORY: Introducing Nora J.S. Reichardt
Nora J.S. Reichardt has been reporting at Local 5 News since July of 2021, under a different name. Reichardt began a medical transition process in September 2021.
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DMACC adds armed security guard following shooting near Southridge Center
"We felt it was prudent to bring an armed officer from our Ankney location down to Southridge," said DMACC Director of Safety and Security Jay Tiefenthaler.
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Latina-owned construction school set to open in Des Moines
50 students are a part of the pilot of the school, set to open in just a few months. Classes start in February.
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WATCH: Security footage captures car crashing into Des Moines home
"It makes me nervous…They obviously took out the fence entirely," said homeowner Mallory Clancy.
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Des Moines Police Department investigating Monday afternoon shooting
Police say one person was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
The Big Story
Deaf, hard of hearing individuals may face barriers at the polls
Prepared poll workers can help make voting a positive experience for deaf and hard of hearing voters, said an expert from the Harkin Institute.
The Big Story
Des Moines Public Schools to add naloxone to all buildings
The Des Moines Public School Board voted unanimously to have at least 2 stocked doses of narcan in each DMPS building.
The Big Story
'Donut Forget About Puerto Rico': Des Moines students raise money for disaster relief
The fundraiser brought in more than $400.
The Big Story
BLK & Bold partners with Marvel Studios for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' licensing
The roastery is now selling two of its signature blends, "Smoove Operator" and "Rise & GRND!", in limited-edition "Wakanda Forever" packaging.
The Big Story
Des Moines City Council votes against abortion resolution work session
The proposed resolution would prohibit the city from using its funds to release or store any reproductive information to employers and agencies.
The Big Story
Meet Nora J.S. Reichardt: Local 5 reporter comes out as transgender woman
Reichardt, a graduate of Drake University, has been reporting at Local 5 since July of 2021.
Ott
MORE TO THE STORY: Introducing Nora J.S. Reichardt
Nora J.S. Reichardt has been reporting at Local 5 News since July of 2021, under a different name. Reichardt began a medical transition process in September 2021.
The Big Story
DMACC adds armed security guard following shooting near Southridge Center
"We felt it was prudent to bring an armed officer from our Ankney location down to Southridge," said DMACC Director of Safety and Security Jay Tiefenthaler.
The Big Story
Latina-owned construction school set to open in Des Moines
50 students are a part of the pilot of the school, set to open in just a few months. Classes start in February.
The Big Story
WATCH: Security footage captures car crashing into Des Moines home
"It makes me nervous…They obviously took out the fence entirely," said homeowner Mallory Clancy.
The Big Story
Des Moines Police Department investigating Monday afternoon shooting
Police say one person was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
The Big Story
Deaf, hard of hearing individuals may face barriers at the polls
Prepared poll workers can help make voting a positive experience for deaf and hard of hearing voters, said an expert from the Harkin Institute.
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