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Glenn Youngkin · Des MoinesVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a potential 2028 contender, said he "absolutely" supports Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses during a Des Moines visit.See the Story
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Says He Supports Iowa's First-in-the-Nation Caucuses
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Cats · Polk CountyBy KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A central Iowa woman is facing more than a dozen charges after authorities say 18 animals in poor health were recovered from her home. Michelle Ackelson is accused of animal neglect. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the animals were taken from a mobile home on Northeast 46th Avenue. All the animals are being examined at the Animal Rescue League. Ackelson was bo…See the Story
Polk County Woman Arrested for Animal Neglect
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesDES MOINES, Iowa, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), the industry's first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program, is thrilled to announce that BrokerTech Connect: Chicago is officially sold out. Taking place less than a month from today,…See the Story
BrokerTech Ventures Announces BrokerTech Connect: Chicago - An Innovation and Insurtech Convening Event
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Des Moines University Offers Free Back-to-School Physicals for K-12 Students • Iowa Capital Dispatch
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Iowa Gas Prices Hold Steady; Diesel and Crude Oil Prices Shift Slightly
Iowa Games celebrates summer events with 10,000 participants
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