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NIOBRARA, Neb. — On Indigenous Peoples' Day, the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska emphasizes the importance of recognizing the original inhabitants of this land. "On this day, we don't just reflect on history—we celebrate a powerful truth: the Indigenous nations are the original people of this land," the tribe stated via...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa joins a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in support of a Tennessee law that aims to protect children from social media harm. The law alleges that social media companies use addictive and destructive strategies to get children hooked on their platforms despite studies showing...

Picture this: a bustling Kwik Trip without a gas pump in sight. What’s fueling the success at these unique spots? Let’s find out.

Downtown Ames was covered in all the colors of the rainbow for Ames Pridefest on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., members of Ames’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies came to show their pride and solidarity. Vendors lined 5th Street and Douglas Avenue with a range of goods to...

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Census data shows fewer Americans moved in recent years, but one in five who did crossed state lines, and many chose Iowa. Here are the top states sending new residents to the Hawkeye State.

(Des Moines, IA) -- A new report shows Des Moines is one of the top twenty U.S. cities for singles. Rental property website Zumper looked at 100 of the largest cities in the country and ranks Des Moines as the 17th best city for singles. The study looked at eight different metrics including population, nightlife,...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The West Des Moines Historical Society and the city of West Des Moines held the First Annual Heritage Jubilee Saturday afternoon, celebrating 175 years since the construction of the first phase of the Historic Jordan House. The Heritage Jubilee featured live music, heritage vendors and live...

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is investigating reports of shots fired in the River Bend neighborhood, just north of the DMACC urban campus, the department said Monday. Police responded to multiple calls reporting gunfire in the area of 6th Avenue and Forest Avenue shortly after...