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State property tax reform bill sparks concern over future of Des Moines libraries
Des Moines residents are raising concerns about the future of the city’s public library system as city leaders prepare to begin budget planning earlier than usu
Osceola businesses raise funds for family after two girls drown in creek
The Osceola community is coming together to support the family of two young girls who drowned in White Breast Creek last Friday.The girls, ages 7 and 10, went m
Iowa governor signs bill to increase penalties for animal abuse
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Monday at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa that makes animal torture a felony, making Iowa the last state in the nation to
Dowling Catholic student rescues woman from burning Johnston home
A Dowling Catholic High School student rescued a woman from her burning home in Johnston Sunday night after spotting flames while playing golf at Hyperion Golf
Norwalk apartment fire forces residents to flee as crews go door to door
A fast-moving fire tore through Norwalk's Country View apartments, forcing residents to flee as smoke filled the building and crews went door to door to get peo

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Wildlife center to name insects after donors' exes for 'Growl-entine's Day'
Got a creepy ex? For a $5 donation to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, you could name a bug after your ex and watch an animal eat it.
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A Florida man is going to start the new year with life-changing news.
One item TSA says to avoid wearing during holiday travel
TSA is offering a tip to make holiday travel a little easier.
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