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Des Moines News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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  • Des Moines: Gunfire investigation underway in Des Moines' Prospect Park neighborhood | June 07

    Des Moines: Gunfire investigation underway in Des Moines' Prospect Park neighborhood | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Des Moines authorities are investigating a gunfire incident in Prospect Park near 30th Street and Euclid Avenue, while Niland Cafe in Colo celebrates its 100th anniversary as part of the Lincoln Highway historic district. Former Painted Tree Boutiques vendors are also hosting a pop-up market to support local small businesses.
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    1 min
  • Des Moines: Severe storms and flooding hit central Iowa today. | June 06

    Des Moines: Severe storms and flooding hit central Iowa today. | June 06
    Jun 6 2026
    Des Moines residents braced for severe weather including funnel clouds and tornado warnings in Polk and Story counties, with downed trees and power outages reported. A tense standoff in Johnston led to three officers on leave, while Waukee Northwest won their first 4A boys soccer state title.
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    1 min
  • Des Moines: Tragedy strikes as two collisions claim lives in Des Moines area | June 05

    Des Moines: Tragedy strikes as two collisions claim lives in Des Moines area | June 05
    Jun 5 2026
    Des Moines — A 19-year-old died in a head-on collision in Union County and a man and his cat perished in a house fire in Webster City, while a state audit exposed financial mismanagement in Madison County. Residents also face a flood watch as heavy rain is expected in the Des Moines area.
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    2 mins
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