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World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth: Red Cross urges blood donors
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (305+ words) Black Americans make up the majority of sickle cell patients in the U. S. The Red Cross says blood drives are a way to help. At least 100, 000 people in the U. S. suffer from sickle cell disease, and the overwhelming majority are Black Americans....
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor of Sen. Julian Garrett
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (169+ words) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday in honor of late Sen. Julian Garrett. Video above: Former Iowa state Sen. Julian Garrett dies at 85 Garrett, a retired attorney…...
Des Moines man faces charges in connection to 2 shootings
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (119+ words) A man is in custody in connection to two separate shootings in Des Moines. Previous video above: Tactical police unit serves search warrant in Des Moines, 1 taken into custody Police arrested Treyshawn Earl Daughtery, 18, Thursday after the Metro STAR tactical…...
$20 million makeover: Iowa State Fair renovating historic Swine Barn
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (104+ words) The Iowa State Fair is undertaking a $20 million renovation of its historic Swine Barn, marking the largest renovation project in its history. Video above: Meet Duke the 2025 Iowa State Fair's Big Boar Fair officials said the project will include improvements…...
Group's list of 'most endangered buildings' in Des Moines include 4 built in 1800s
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (259+ words) The Des Moines Heritage Trust has unveiled its updated list of the seven most endangered historic buildings in Des Moines. The organization aims to bring attention to these local landmarks and others that are at risk, according to a news…...
How Juneteenth began " and how it grew into a national holiday
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (174+ words) KCCI While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African-American communities for more than 150 years. On June 19, 1865, two months after the end of the Civil War and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, 2, 000 Union…...
Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire, despite postponed US talks
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (1105+ words) Talks between the U. S. and Iran were called off Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, officials said, raising questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Israel and the militant group later agreed…...
Swimming is not recommended at these 10 public beaches in Iowa
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (94+ words) That number is up from eight beaches following last week's testing results for E. Coli and microcystins. Ten public Iowa beaches bear "swimming not recommended" warning signs this weekend, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Video above: How the…...
US-Iran talks unclear after VP Vance's trip to meet with Iranian counterparts postponed
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (441+ words) Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland for U. S. -Iran negotiations was postponed, raising questions about the timeline for face-to-face talks under the 60-day memorandum of understanding. The 60-day timeline for negotiations between the United States and Iran has begun,…...
Iowa weather: Rain chances return today and for our weekend
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (207+ words) KCCI We have started this Friday dry and clear, but more clouds are expected this afternoon, bringing a better chance for spotty showers Interactive Radar | Weather Alerts | Skycams We will not see anything too powerful, but this could be just…...