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Des Moines, Iowa is located in Polk County. Zip codes in Des Moines, IA include 50393, 50329, and 50330. The median home price in Des Moines is $108,500 which is roughly $94/per square foot. More Des Moines information.

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1 hr ago | Examiner.com

Gas Lamp has huge Memorial Day weekend of music planned

Des Moines Western Gateway music venue Gas Lamp has planned a gigantic weekend of music for Memorial Day weekend.

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5 hrs ago | KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

West Des Moines Water Works hires new GM

DES MOINES, Iowa - West Des Moines Water Works has promoted its engineering project manager to general manager.

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7 hrs ago | WHO-TV Des Moines

Miracle Park: a Place For All Kids To Play

A new park is coming to the Des Moines metro, but this isn't your typical place to play ball.

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11 hrs ago | WHO-TV Des Moines

Big Drop: Car Crashes Off I-235 Overpass

West Des Moines police are investigating an early morning accident that sent a car careering off Interstate 235 on to 22nd Street below.

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Wed May 22, 2013

DFW Catholic

US bishops ask government to reassess drone policy

Washington D.C., May 22, 2013 / 05:03 pm .- In letters to top government officials, the U.S. bishops' conference urged a public discussion on the use of unmanned targeted killings, also known as drones, and their moral implications.

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Patch.com

Scott Walker in Iowa: Is Wisconsin Governor Floating Presidential Trial Balloon?

West Des Moines, Iowa - Advocacy groups for progressives in Iowa and Wisconsin are holding "Scott Walker Truth Squad" in advance of the Wisconsin governor's appearance Thursday at a Polk County Republican Fundraiser, one of several of appearances before GOP activists that point to a possible presidential run in 2016.

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Examiner.com

Andrew W.K. comes to Des Moines on May 23

Andrew W.K. will bring The Human Party Machine Solo Tour to Des Moines on Thursday, May 23.

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WHBF-TV Rock Island

Deals Reached on Several IA & IL Bills

The state legislature has approved an education policy deal that would provide additional school funding.

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The Miami Herald

Man who kidnapped 2 Iowa girls had long record

When Michael Klunder enticed two girls to enter his pickup truck near a rural Iowa school bus stop Monday, it was at least his third kidnapping in a long criminal history in which he was ordered to receive sex offender treatment starting as a teenager.

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MetroMix

Two for $20: Little John's

The deluxe pork tender from Little John's Burgers, a locally owned fast food restaurant on Des Moines' north side.

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MetroMix

3 bars for: Sunday Funday

Ashley Sorenson, 26, of Windsor Heights, right, and Kali Rouse, 26, of West Des Moines enjoy a recent afternoon at Saints Pub and Patio in West Des Moines.

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MetroMix

First Look: Horney Bull

Iowa may be located in the Midwest, but many of its residents claim the cowboy culture as their own.

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Tue May 21, 2013

KCCI-TV Des Moines

Hy-Vee, AE Dairy donate groceries to Primate Sanctuary

The Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary is crediting two Des Moines area businesses with providing food donations that have kept the organization operating.

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MetroMix

Mindrite readies for final performance

Local band Mindrite performs onstage at the Val Air Ballroom. The band's final show is Friday at Wooly's. For the last 10 years, Mindrite has rocked Des Moines.

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WHO-TV Des Moines

Ed's Weather Journal

Severe storms moved through the state again tonight. These were not as severe as last nightbut we did have three tornado warnings for areas between Des Moines to Ankeny to Ames and Marshalltown.

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WHO-TV Des Moines

Bank Robbery: Police Arrest Suspect

Des Moines police say they've arrested a man suspected of robbing a bank on Monday and say he's also the same person who robbed a different bank in April.

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WHO-TV Des Moines

Honoring Dolph: Drake Legend Retiring

Dolph Pulliam is retiring after 24 years with the university. Pulliam attended Drake in the 60s, and was part of the basketball team that placed third in the NCAA tournament He stayed in Des Moines and became a news broadcaster.

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WHO-TV Des Moines

Interim Position: Interviews Wednesday For WDM Superintendent

The West Des Moines school board narrowed down its choices for an interim superintendent at a meeting Monday night and Wednesday interviews with the finalists will be done.

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MetroMix

Roots rockers John Butler Trio coming to Hoyt Sherman

The Australian band The John Butler Trio played Nitefall on the River three years ago, and will return to Des Moines to play Hoyt Sherman Place on Aug.

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The Gazette

Rod Boshart wrote a new blog post: Iowa Legislature 2013 adjournment in sight, leaders say

People walk by the Westward mural in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday February 1, 2011.

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