🌱 Des Moines Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Des Moines.

Des Moines Area National Merit Scholar Winners Announced

A student from Theodore Roosevelt High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Theodore Roosevelt High School Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

A student from Theodore Roosevelt High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Theodore Roosevelt High School Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

A student from Theodore Roosevelt High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Des Moines Area National Merit Scholar Winners Announced

A student from Theodore Roosevelt High School is among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Sewer TV - Remote Cameras Used To Prevent Major Backups In Des Moines Sanitary Sewer System

'Beane estimates that roughly 10% or around 100 miles of the sanitary sewer system will be inspected and have video taken this year.'

Amusement Park 'Robbed Me Of My Baby': Parents Recount Fatal Ride

The cause of the accident — the second deadly incident on the Iowa amusement park ride in five years — is under investigation.

IA Latinos To Governor: Don't Play Politics With Immigration

DES MOINES, Iowa - Debate continues over the severity of the migrant situation at the U.S./Mexico border, and advocates for Iowa Latinos ...

Despite Ranking, Pandemic Clouds IA's Child Well-Being Outlook

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa gets some high marks in the latest 50-state report on children's wellbeing, but the annual findings show the pa ...

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

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Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives in the Des Moines area soon.

Funding Woes Leave IA Crime Victim Support Groups In Limbo

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa groups that assist survivors of domestic violence and other crimes are struggling as a key federal funding sourc ...

Summer Issue Of Des Moines Source To Hit Mailboxes This Week

The summer edition of City Source also includes stories highlighting an ambitious endeavor for Birdland Park and Marina.

IA Legislative Session Gets Mixed Reviews

DES MOINES, Iowa - Many laws and budget priorities passed by the Iowa Legislature soon will be implemented, but a nonpartisan research a ...

Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

Des Moines Buildings Reopen On June 1

The City closed its buildings to the public in March of 2020 because of the community spread of the coronavirus.

Des Moines Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

IA Voter Group Plans Educational Push In Response To Election Law

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A nonpartisan political group said it plans to "double up" its outreach to inform Iowans about sweeping changes to t ...

Iowa's Stressful Year Could Take Time To Manifest

DES MOINES, Iowa - In Iowa and around the U.S, people have faced a flurry of stressful events and crises in the last year. During

Flashboard Installation Scheduled For Wednesday Morning In City Of Des Moines

A team of city staff representing several departments determines the timeline for flashboard installation or removal.

Tiny Trees Orders Take Off After Derecho In Des Moines

“We get a lot of benefits from our trees in Des Moines,” Public Works Director Jonathan Gano said.

Community Pharmacies Part Of Vaccination Push In IA

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Amid lagging demand, Iowa officials are encouraging anyone who's eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Community p ...

Plan To Recheck IA Public-Assistance Eligibility Raises Concerns

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Ladder Up Social Equity Grant Program Now Open In Des Moines

The #LadderUp Grant program seeks to support organizations and programs that are working to address disparities.

Crisis Amplifies Concerns About Retirement Gap For Women

DES MOINES, Iowa - The pandemic has disrupted plans for a secure financial retirement for many Americans, and financial experts say wome ...

Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held near you.

IA County Auditors Still Processing Election Law Changes

DES MOINES, Iowa -- While they pore over the changes, Iowa's county auditors still have reservations about a new law that drastically al ...

First MEGA SCRUB Of 2021 Provides Big Opportunity For Des Moines Residents

The MEGA SCRUB event will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hoover High School (4800 Aurora Ave.) and is open to Des Moines residents only.

Student-Loan Debt Not Just An Issue For Younger Adults

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The fastest-growing age group of those carrying student loan debt might surprise you.

Blood Donors Needed In Des Moines Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Des Moines area. The pandemic continues to impact the U.S. blood supply.

IA Latinos: We're Being Overlooked In Vaccination Outreach

DES MOINES, Iowa - Coronavirus vaccinations now are open to all Iowa adults age 16 and older, but there's amplified concern from

Advocates Renew Push For National Paid Leave Policy

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Talks continue in Washington on another stimulus-style package to help the U.S. recover from the pandemic, including ...

Rural Iowa Communities Urge More Factory-Farm Regulations

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Advocates for family farms, rural neighborhoods and the environment are asking Iowa lawmakers to find a more equitab ...

Flashboards To Be Removed From Des Moines River On March 24

The City of Des Moines will be removing flashboards from the Center Street Dam Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 a.m.

Knowing Wind Farms' Limits Can Help Prevent Utility Disruptions

DES MOINES, Iowa - As scientists warn that the increase in extreme weather events shows no signs of stopping, experts say it's important ...

Spring Issue Of City Source To Hit Mailboxes Next Week In Des Moines

The spring issue of City Source, a printed publication produced quarterly by Des Moines, has been mailed to more than 90,000 households.

Des Moines Seeks Community Input For New Stormwater Master Plan

The City of Des Moines Public Works Department wants to hear from the community to help identify and better respond to stormwater problems.

Lawsuit Filed Over Election Changes In IA

DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa's new law that makes several major changes for voters has been met with a

IA Reporter Trial Renews Calls To Protect Press Freedoms

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Testimony began yesterday in the trial of an Iowa reporter arrested during a protest in Des Moines.

IA Reporter Trial Renews Calls To Protect Press Freedoms

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Testimony began yesterday in the trial of an Iowa reporter arrested during a protest in Des Moines.

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Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.