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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Says He Supports Iowa's First-in-the-Nation Caucuses

Glenn Youngkin · Des Moines

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Says He Supports Iowa's First-in-the-Nation Caucuses

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Virginia 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

Polk County Woman Arrested for Animal Neglect

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Polk County Woman Arrested for Animal Neglect

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By 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

BrokerTech Ventures Announces BrokerTech Connect: Chicago - An Innovation and Insurtech Convening Event

Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines

BrokerTech Ventures Announces BrokerTech Connect: Chicago - An Innovation and Insurtech Convening Event

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DES 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

Des Moines University Offers Free Back-to-School Physicals for K-12 Students • Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Des Moines University will offer free physicals for students in kindergarten through 12th grade ahead of the fall semester. (Photo courtesy of Des Moines University)Students gearing up for the new school year will have the opportunity to receive a free physical next week from Des Moines University’s family medicine clinic, the private university announced. Des Moines University Clinic will offer free back-to-school physicals for students in grad…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines See the Story

SC Black Lives Matter Protester Petitions US Supreme Court to Review Her Case

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Open the article to view the coverage from Iowa Capital DispatchUS Supreme Court · Des Moines See the Story

Iowa Gas Prices Hold Steady; Diesel and Crude Oil Prices Shift Slightly

(Des Moines) Gas prices across Iowa held steady this week, with the average price of regular unleaded gasoline remaining at $2.93 per gallon, according to AAA. This is unchanged from last week’s average and 36 cents lower than the price recorded one year ago. Nationally, the average for regular unleaded is $3.16, also unchanged from the previous week. Retail diesel prices in Iowa saw a slight increase, rising by one cent to $3.53 per gallon. A y…Oil and Gas Sector · Des Moines See the Story

Fort Dodge Man Charged with Reckless Use of a Firearm After Firing Off Shots Near Townhomes

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Witnesses told police they saw 21-year-old Benjamin Crouse firing off a handgun into the air multiple times.Firearms · Des Moines See the Story

Saturday afternoon fire damages home in Grimes

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Officials say the fire started in the garage of a home in a north Grimes neighborhood.Grimes · Grimes Read Article

Iowa Games celebrates summer events with 10,000 participants

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AMES, Iowa -- The last weekend of the Summer Iowa Games is finally here, and an estimated 10,000 athletes have turned out to put their skills to the test. The Iowa Games kicked off in 1987 as a way to bring weekend athletes, children, senior citizens, and more together for an Olympic-style competition. This year, the games have drawn an estimated 10,000 participants from ages 3 to 90 across 93 Iowa counties. Ankeny home total loss following…Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

Ankeny home destroyed in fire Saturday; crews rescue dog, cat

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The Ankeny Fire Department says they had to call for assistance from crews in neighboring communities after seeing a large plume of smoke before arriving.Cats · Ankeny See the Story

Protecting private property rights

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Local senator Herman Quirmbach sounds off on private property rights.Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Read Article

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