🌱 Patch AM: Witness the rare 'death bloom' at the botanical garden

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YSS-backed Reggie's Sleepout is turning 20. What to know about the central Iowa tradition:

Reggie's Sleepout, an annual central Iowa fundraiser to support homeless youth, is being held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Drake Stadium.

Des Moines schools officials make one final push for $265 million bond

DMPS interim superintendent Matt Smith said if the bond doesn't pass and revenue falls from declining enrollment, the district might cut facilities and staff.

Keeping Iowans fed: Food pantries, free hot meals and more

DALLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS MORE THAN 4000 PEOPLE IN THAT COUNTY RELY ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE ...

Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Halloween activities, Reggie's Sleepout, holiday markets

Central Iowa offers a packed weekend with haunted parks, zoo adventures, world-class music, ghost tours, and early holiday ...
The Gazette

Campaign Almanac: Feenstra announces 1st endorsement in his gubernatorial bid

Feenstra is one of four Republicans seeking their party's nomination in Iowa's 2026 open-seat election for governor.

A new weekly farmers' market is coming to downtown Des Moines this winter. When is it?

Farmers' market season won't end with the warm weather this year in. Here's what to know about Local Bites Marketplace.

Who's running for Des Moines City Council? All the candidates and their platforms

Mike Simonson and Josh Mandelbaum, who hold Des Moines City Council's at-large seat and Ward 3 seat respectively, are running ...
WIBW

Hy-Vee stores to offer free kids meals amid government shutdown

According to a news release from the West Des Moines, Iowa-based chain, every Hy-Vee store with hot food service will provide a free kids meal to those ages 12 and under from 4-7 p.m. next week, Nov.