The drones over New Jersey were ‘authorized’ and ‘not the enemy,’ Trump administration says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered an update from Trump during her first briefing Tuesday.
Marshalltown police: Man charged with grooming
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A man is charged with grooming after he allegedly engaged in a sexually explicit online conversation ...
The new mascot of Des Moines?!? The Iowa Almanac shares what happened on this day in history in 1857
Des Moines, located where the Raccoon River and Des Moines River meet, officially got it's name on this date in 1857.
Greenbelt Music Festival returning to Clive this May
This year's lineup includes national and regional acts spanning multiple genres, including bluegrass, blues, folk and more.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists began to use a clock in 1947 to symbolize the potential and likelihood of people doing ...
Norbert, beloved therapy dog and internet star, dies at 15
WASHINGTON — Norbert, a pint-sized therapy dog who captured hearts worldwide through his social media presence and dedication ...
No, it’s not illegal to display the U.S. flag upside down
The U.S. flag code says American flags should not be displayed upside-down except as a signal of “dire distress,” but free ...
NASA Challenger explosion remembered 39 years later
NASA recently paid tribute to the Challenger crew and other fallen astronauts during its annual Day of Remembrance.
Oklahoma proposal would require parents to provide proof of citizenship when enrolling students
The proposal wouldn't prohibit students without legal status from attending schools but would require districts to keep a tally.
Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack named CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
Vilsack is a longtime supporter of the Foundation, having served on the Council of Advisors and Board of Directors.
Karoline Leavitt, youngest White House press secretary, will make her debut in the briefing room
The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily ...
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