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Rules on residential landscaping loosened for Des Moines
Small rocks, mulch, and carriage walks are among additions to a list of landscaping features Des Moines now allows on the ...
Elon Musk threatens Republican leaders set to pass Trump's bill
As the Senate prepares to vote on Donald Trump’s tax and budget bill, Elon Musk vows to back primary challenges against ...
Fiancée of man who shot two Des Moines police officers using her gun gets 5 years
Shawnna Cunningham repeatedly let Joshua Green access her gun despite knowing he was a felon. Green shot and injured two ...
Here's how you can get your hands on a wooden flower arrangement at the Ames Farmers Market
For flowers that will bloom forever, wood offers a change from silk and fabric. Find out more about an area business ...
Name change of Des Moines' arena becomes official: it's now Casey's Center
The arena wasn't the only one to see a change in its name as San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, one of the Des Moines metro's ...
July 2025 calendar: Independence Day and other dates to remember this month
Yes! Independence Day is observed on Thursday, July 4, this year, and is considered a federal holiday. In total, 2025 has 12 ...
Unemployment benefits for Iowans to rise in July
Iowans receiving unemployment benefits will see their weekly payouts increase anywhere from $20 to $24 starting in July. Iowa Workforce Development announced Monday, June 30, that maximum unemployment ...