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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesWEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new West Des Moines attraction featuring an indoor waterpark took another step forward this week. The "Grand Experience" project has gained the approval of the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission.
Urban chicken farmers plan to fight new restrictions on flocks from Des Moines City Council members The idea for the half-billion-dollar entertainment and commercial development was introduced nearly two y…See the Story
West Des Moines indoor waterpark project plans moving forward
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Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesWhen a federal fund for crime victims’ services was running low on cash several years ago, lawmakers thought they had come up with a financial fix. A law signed by President Joe Biden in 2021 opened up a new source of money for the fund: criminal penalties and fines paid by companies through out-of-court settlements. The fund had previously been limited to fines and penalties from guilty plea agreements. “This is going to enable us to provide mo…See the Story
Senators seek answers on dwindling fund for crime victims
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Gymnastics · Des MoinesWEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- The country is flipping with excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but gymnasts at Chow's Gymnastics and Dance in West Des Moines are particularly eager. Partially because the gym's Olympic history serves as a reminder that they, too, can achieve their dreams. "For me, I just know that no matter what I do in my future, I would've brought all of the lessons that I learned from the gym," said 16-year-old gymnast C…See the Story
Metro's own legendary Olympic gymnastics coach inspires young athletes ahead of 2024 Paris games
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Chuck Grassley · Des MoinesBody camera footage has been released of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and it shows the absolute state of confusion.Senator Chuck Grassley released more than 25 minutes body camera footage from the July 13th shooting that resulted in the Republican nominee being hit in the ear by a bullet. Would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks was killed by a counter-sniper.It's hard to watch the video and describe it as anything less than a compl…See the Story
Donald Trump Shooting Body Camera Footage Released, Shows Horrible Confusion
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