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Suspect Detained After Shooting at Des Moines Post Office
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Three people hospitalized after a Des Moines post office shooting; police detained a woman who worked there within minutes. Injuries not believed life-threatening.
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Sam Okafor
Glad they caught the shooter fast and the injuries look non-life-threatening.
Several Shot at Des Moines Post Office
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Multiple people were injured after a shooting at a United States Postal Service facility, police in Des Moines, Iowa, said. A suspect is currently in custody. The incident unfolded… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Des Moines postal worker arrested after shooting two co-workers
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Jennifer Christine Pledger, 39, was arrested Nov. 5, 2026, after allegedly shooting two female co-workers at Des Moines' main post office; a third worker was hurt fleeing.
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Dana Whitfield
At 39 she should have known better than to bring a gun to work over whatever dispute led to this.
Iowa Postal Worker Charged After Shooting Injures Three
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Iowa postal worker Jennifer Pledger is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting two coworkers at a Des Moines sorting center and firing at employees fleeing; a third worker was hurt while escaping. The two women and the man are expected to recover, and investigators are examining whether one victim was targeted, though police have not established a motive.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 4h
Phoenix Construction Solutions Tops Central Iowa Contractor Ranking
Business
— Nov 3, 2026
Phoenix Construction Solutions was ranked first among seven licensed remodeling, addition and reconstruction contractors serving Des Moines and Central Iowa. The ranking highlights growing homeowner attention to licensing, insurance and written project scopes as demand for larger renovations and rebuilds increases.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Des Moines Man Arrested After Bomb Threats Target Oskaloosa Sites
World
— Oct 27, 2026
A 33-year-old Des Moines man was arrested in Waukee after authorities linked multiple bomb threats targeting locations in Oskaloosa to the same source; safety checks found no explosives. Joseph Williams faces five counts of making a false explosive-device report and three counts of first-degree harassment, and the investigation is ongoing.
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John Deere Adds Hundreds of Hires as Farm Equipment Demand Stays Weak
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
Deere plans to hire more than 400 workers at Midwest facilities and recall over 275 laid-off employees to its Waterloo, Iowa, operations, bringing callbacks since 2024 to about 1,000. The moves come as demand remains uneven between construction and agricultural equipment and the company prepares for labor negotiations with the UAW; about 125 workers remain laid off in Des Moines.
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Police Seek Missing Des Moines Woman
World
— Oct 16, 2026
Authorities sought the public’s help locating a Des Moines woman missing without needed medication and a Carroll County man with dementia. Separately, an 83-year-old Des Moines woman with Alzheimer’s who had gone missing was found healthy and reunited with her family.
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John Deere Plans Over 400 Hires as Recalls Near 1,000 Total
Business
— Oct 30, 2026
John Deere plans to hire more than 400 workers across its factories and recall over 300 employees, including 275 in Waterloo, Iowa. The moves bring company callbacks to about 1,000 since 2024; roughly 125 workers in the Des Moines area remain on layoff.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Asian Restaurants Showcase Diverse Local Food Traditions
Lifestyle
— Oct 28, 2026
Des Moines restaurants showcase the diversity of regional Chinese cuisine, from spicy Sichuan dishes to Cantonese favorites. The range reflects traditions with distinct histories, ingredients and cooking techniques, rather than a single, monolithic “Chinese food” category.
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Des Moines $20M Italian-American Center Expected to Open
Lifestyle
— Oct 21, 2026
Des Moines’ Italian American Cultural Center is opening in the renovated historic Butler Mansion, with event and gathering spaces, a kitchen, cafe, market and educational offerings. A museum focused on Italian heritage is still under construction, and later plans include indoor bocce courts; the center says it welcomes the wider community, not just Italian Americans.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Des Moines Driver Dies in Waterloo Crash
Waterloo
— Oct 14, 2026
A 55-year-old Des Moines resident died after their car left the road, struck a fence and two trees on Independence Avenue in Waterloo early Wednesday. The wreck was discovered several hours later, and authorities are investigating while withholding the driver’s name pending notification of family.
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Police Investigate Separate Shootings in Santa Maria, Des Moines and Tucson
World
— Oct 12, 2026
Police are investigating shootings in Santa Maria, where gunfire struck a car but no victims were found, and Tucson, where two men were hospitalized and two others detained. In Des Moines, a man was wounded in another shooting near a location where a man was fatally shot three weeks earlier; suspects fled, and the investigation continues.
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Two Democratic Councilors Endorse Republican Zach Nunn
Zach Nunn
— Oct 26, 2026
Republican Rep. Zach Nunn is seeking reelection against Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott in Iowa’s 3rd District, with the candidates debating issues including health care, immigration, the economy and water quality. Nunn has also highlighted cross-party support from two Des Moines Democratic council members, a move that drew backlash from local Democrats.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 5h
Cosmic Baseball expands Takeover Tour to 44 minor league parks in 2027
Sports
— Oct 26, 2026
Cosmic Baseball’s 2027 Takeover Tour will return to dozens of U.S. minor-league ballparks, including venues in Des Moines, Buffalo, Reno, Madison, and Fresno. The show combines baseball with black lights, glowing gear, music and fan activities, and organizers say the tour will add 360-degree fireworks; tickets will be offered through a lottery.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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DOJ Probes Des Moines Schools After Illegal Migrant Superintendent Arrested By ICE Resigns
United States Department of Justice
— Oct 1, 2025
The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an investigation on Tuesday into Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) after its superintendent was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ian Roberts was revealed to be…
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Iowa Records Fourth-Wettest September in State History
Weather
— Oct 5, 2026
Iowa's September averaged about 8 inches of rain, roughly the fourth-wettest on record; Des Moines logged 14.5 inches, its wettest September in 112 years.
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Shootings Injure Men Across Four Cities
World
— Oct 3, 2026
Police are investigating separate shootings in Wichita, Des Moines, Memphis and Pittsburgh that left men injured; victims in Wichita, Memphis and Pittsburgh were reported in critical condition. Authorities have disclosed limited suspect information, and the investigations remain ongoing.
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Democrat School Board Chair Ends Senate Campaign After Illegal Migrant’s Arrest
Jackie Norris
— Oct 16, 2025
A Democratic Senate candidate ended her campaign Thursday as her school board continues to deal with the fallout of a superintendent’s arrest by immigration authorities. Jackie Norris, who currently leads the Des Moines…
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Illegal Migrant Superintendent With Criminal Record Also Faked A Doctorate — And Des Moines Knew Before Hiring
Des Moines
— Oct 2, 2025
The illegal immigrant with a criminal record serving as a school superintendent who was recently nabbed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also lied about other things on his resume — including fabricating a…
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Trump Hires Two People Who Would Be Key To Any Potential 2024 Action
Reporting
— Aug 13, 2021
Two new hires by former President Donald Trump are driving speculation that he is gearing up to launch another presidential campaign in 2024. The Des Moines Register reported Thursday that Trump , through his Save…
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Satanic ‘Holiday’ Display Spotted at Iowa State Capitol Building
Reporting
— Dec 10, 2023
In these troubled times, tributes to Satan can even be found in America’s highest halls of power, including the Iowa Statehouse. KCCI-TV in Des Moines reported Wednesday how the state’s Capitol building is currently…
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Republican Radio Host Considering Presidential Run Even if Trump Enters the Race
Reporting
— Sep 19, 2022
Conservative radio host Larry Elder revealed that he is considering a run for the White House in 2024 even if former President Donald Trump makes the same decision. During an interview with the Des Moines Register …
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CNN Reveals Who Qualified for Iowa Debate Ahead of Caucus Day
Reporting
— Jan 2, 2024
Former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are the only candidates who qualified for CNN’s Republican primary debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 10, the outlet…
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 5h
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