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Gas prices could be over $5 for July 4th, expert says

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Iowa State Patrol, Ankeny Police Department respond to multi-vehicle crash

Some minor injuries have been reported, according to Iowa State Patrol.
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2 killed, 20 injured after car barrels into Nebraska crowd

The two people who were killed had been inside one of the cars involved in the Sunday night crash, the Lincoln Police Department tweeted early Monday morning.
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New devices installed in Urbandale to help prevent crime

"The system has no facial recognition in it," Ofc. Holly Pickett said of the Flock Safety cameras. "It has no idea who is driving the vehicle.
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Des Moines Police Department: 12-year-old on bike went into roadway, struck by car

A 12-year-old boy rode his bike off the sidewalk and into the street and was hit by a car, police said.
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Suspect arrested in Des Moines hit-and-run that killed high school freshman

"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of [Des Moines East] High freshman Ema Cardenas," Des Moines Public Schools said Friday.
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Des Moines City Council set to talk about placing speed bumps in residential areas

The city has agreed to devote $85 million to projects around public improvements, bridge improvements and street improvements.
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Audible crosswalk goes up after Ames third grader writes letter to city wanting help for his dad

Ben Smith and his father, Brad, often walk the busy intersection of South Dakota Avenue and Mortensen Road in Ames.
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Main break closes US 69 between Ankeny, Des Moines; repairs could take a week, police say

Highway 69, from Northeast 54th to Northeast 66th avenues, is closed for emergency repairs following a large water main break Wednesday.
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Does E15 really save drivers money in the long run?

A 2009 study found E15 contains about 2% less energy than E10, meaning to have the same cost-per-energy unit as regular gas, E15 should be priced about 2% lower.
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Here's how to find the cheapest gas prices in the metro

With the price of gas soaring, it's worth checking where you can get the most bang for your buck before you fill up.
Community

Construction of new 2nd Avenue Bridge over Birdland Drive is underway

After the bridge was constructed in 1936 it was altered and widened in 1986. Now it will be fully replaced, and the construction may affect your commute.

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

Gas prices could be over $5 for July 4th, expert says

Iowa State Patrol, Ankeny Police Department respond to multi-vehicle crash

2 killed, 20 injured after car barrels into Nebraska crowd

New devices installed in Urbandale to help prevent crime

Des Moines Police Department: 12-year-old on bike went into roadway, struck by car

Suspect arrested in Des Moines hit-and-run that killed high school freshman

Des Moines City Council set to talk about placing speed bumps in residential areas

Audible crosswalk goes up after Ames third grader writes letter to city wanting help for his dad

Main break closes US 69 between Ankeny, Des Moines; repairs could take a week, police say

Does E15 really save drivers money in the long run?

Here's how to find the cheapest gas prices in the metro

Construction of new 2nd Avenue Bridge over Birdland Drive is underway

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