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Ashley Judd walks again long after shattering leg in Africa

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Ashley Judd walks again long after shattering leg in Africa

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6 people test positive for COVID-19 after Caribbean cruise

Royal Caribbean said four of the people who tested positive were adults who were vaccinated against COVID-19, and two were minors who were not vaccinated.
Travel

20% of Iowa bridges in 'poor' condition, but not necessarily unsafe

The Iowa Department of Transportation says the condition a road is in doesn't mean it's unsafe, just that it needs maintenance done soon.
Local News

RAGBRAI 2021, Day 3: Fort Dodge to Iowa Falls

Tuesday's route was 54.9 miles, running through cities like Duncombe, Webster City, Blairsburg and Alden.
Local Politics

City Council votes against measure to raise debt threshold, secure more funding to improve Marshalltown roads

Public Works Director Justin Nickel says the cost to maintain roads in the city costs $3 million every year.
Travel

Here's where Iowa gas prices stand as July 2021 nears an end

According to GasBuddy, the West Coast is seeing gas prices of almost $4 a gallon. Toward the Midwest and South, a little lower, between $2.75 and $3 per gallon.
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With virus surge, U.S. to keep travel restrictions for now

The White House is having to recalibrate its thinking around the coronavirus pandemic as the more infectious delta variant surges across the U.S.
Local News

Tokyo can now indulge in delicious Iowa BBQ thanks to new restaurant

Big Iowa BBQ brings the taste of the Midwest over 6,000 miles away
Travel

Iowa BBQ Goes Abroad

Big Iowa BBQ brings the taste of the Midwest over 6,000 miles away
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College friends' journey through Nebraska leads them to see more of Iowa

Seth Varner and Austin Schneider already visited every unincorporated Nebraska town last summer. Now they're exploring the Hawkeye State.
Travel

Iowa State Patrol says busier roads hasn't stopped excessive speeding

"We are seeing people at 130 and 140 miles an hour out there," said Sgt. Alex Dinkla with the Iowa State Patrol.
Nation World

US to extend travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through Aug. 21

Travel restrictions were first put into place in March of 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to help stop the spread.

The dangers of radon: Protecting yourself in the state with the highest radon concentration

Iowa has the highest radon concentrations in the US—here's how to reduce your risk

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Cooler than average weather expected to start the week

Midday Weather Update: Aug. 2, 2021

Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian who fears for safety

Guide to the Olympics: Tokyo 2020 athletes with Iowa ties

Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian who fears for safety

Retired Urbandale police officer shot man in self defense, Polk County Attorney says

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

Ashley Judd walks again long after shattering leg in Africa

6 people test positive for COVID-19 after Caribbean cruise

20% of Iowa bridges in 'poor' condition, but not necessarily unsafe

RAGBRAI 2021, Day 3: Fort Dodge to Iowa Falls

City Council votes against measure to raise debt threshold, secure more funding to improve Marshalltown roads

Here's where Iowa gas prices stand as July 2021 nears an end

With virus surge, U.S. to keep travel restrictions for now

Tokyo can now indulge in delicious Iowa BBQ thanks to new restaurant

Iowa BBQ Goes Abroad

College friends' journey through Nebraska leads them to see more of Iowa

Iowa State Patrol says busier roads hasn't stopped excessive speeding

US to extend travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through Aug. 21

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