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Today in West Des MoinesMon., Nov. 2
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From KGAN, KCCI and 6 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
KGAN1 hour ago
Two Iowa meat processors receive $2.17 million in USDA grants, on KGANTwo Iowa meat processors will receive a combined $2.17 million in federal grants to expand their operations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday
KGAN1 hour ago
Registration open for Practical Farmers of Iowa conference, on KGANRegistration is open for Practical Farmers of Iowa’s annual conference, set for Jan. 8-9, 2027, in Des Moines.The two-day event at the Community Choice Credit U
KCCI2 hours ago
How to report voting issues in Iowa, on KCCIAs the 2026 midterms begin, Iowa officials are giving voters a clear way to flag problems at polling places or raise election security concerns.
The Des Moines Register2 hours ago
See photos as Iowa Wolves basketball preps for the 2026-27 season, on The Des Moines RegisterSee photos as the Iowa Wolves prepare to start their 2026 campaign on Nov. 2, 2026, at Casey's Center in Des Moines.
KGAN2 hours ago
Judge allows Satanic Temple event at Iowa Capitol, on KGANA federal judge has ordered Iowa officials to approve The Satanic Temple’s holiday event at the State Capitol, finding the group is likely to win its free speec
KGAN2 hours ago
UNI’s Lily Dykstra named MVC Player of the Week, on KGANUNI senior Lily Dykstra has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week.The Urbandale native led the Panthers with 20 kills in each of their ro
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KSOM2 hours ago
Monday’s High School State Volleyball Scores, on KSOMFirst Round Class 5A #1 Waukee Northwest 3, #8 Pleasant Valley 0 (25-16, 25-17, 28-26) Logan Vogt had 21 kills on .432 hitting, and top-seeded Waukee Northwest swept Pleasant Valley on Monday in the first round of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament at Xtream Arena. The Wolves (30-2) controlled the first two sets, hitting
The Quad-City Times2 hours ago
Photos: Pleasant Valley volleyball team falls to Waukee Northwest in three sets, on The Quad-City TimesThe Pleasant Valley Lady Spartans wrapped up their season after losing to Waukee Northwest in the quarterfinals of the IGHSAU Class 5A volleyball tournament at Xtream Arena on Monday, November
The Gazette2 hours ago
Springville’s Hayden Robertson earns fourth consecutive top-10 finish at ISDTA State Solo, on The GazetteHayden Robertson, a senior at Springville High School, qualified for the finals in Class I by receiving one of the best 10 scores at the Iowa State Dance and Drill
The Des Moines Register2 hours ago
Waukee Northwest advances to Iowa state volleyball semifinals, on The Des Moines RegisterWaukee Northwest took down Pleasant Valley in straight sets to open the quarterfinals of the Iowa high school volleyball state tournament.
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