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Oct 31, 2026
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence caseKCCI
Oct 31, 2026
Ames police investigating woman's death; husband identified as suspectKCCI
Oct 31, 2026
What to expect in Iowa on Election DayKCCI
Oct 31, 2026
Iowa to release updated vape product directory in NovemberKCCI
Oct 20, 2026
Iowa weather: Pleasant Fall weather continues into the weekendKCCI
Oct 20, 2026
Iowa secretary of state candidates divided how to make voting betterDes Moines Register
Oct 20, 2026
See hotel designs for ex-Wells Fargo building in downtown Des MoinesDes Moines Register
Oct 20, 2026
Outside spending hits $137M in Iowa Senate race. See the top spendersDes Moines Register
Oct 20, 2026
5 things we learned in Week 8 of Iowa high school footballDes Moines Register
Oct 20, 2026
Iowa cold case unit awarded $15,000 for advanced DNA testingKCCI
Oct 20, 2026
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for Oct. 19, 2026Des Moines Register
Oct 20, 2026
Rob Sand withdraws from Iowa governor debate after brother-in-law’s deathKCCI

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