Where are pollen levels the highest? Iowa's capital city ranks among the worst It's sneezin' season, and Des Moines is one of the nation's worst places for allergies.

It's sneezin' season, and Des Moines is one of the nation's worst places for allergies.

Iowa photo of the year? We love this heart-shaped snapshot Babs Wagner may have gotten the photograph of the year.

Babs Wagner may have gotten the photograph of the year.

Polk County Board of Supervisors approves plan to put solar panels on jail Solar panels will soon be installed at the Polk County Jail.

Polk County Board of Supervisors approves plan to put solar panels on jail

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This is one of those Iowa afternoons you want to get outside and take advantage of. LATEST FORECAST: https://t.ly/ujCRw 

Des Moines police say Elijah, 16, could be on the east side of the city or in the eastern suburbs.

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Groups gather for vigil after Iowa City Ped Mall shooting Multiple groups gathered Monday in Iowa City to push for peace after a shooting early Sunday morning.

Groups gather for vigil after Iowa City Ped Mall shooting

Des Moines police investigating overnight shooting that left woman injured Des Moines police say one person was injured after an overnight shooting.

Des Moines police investigating overnight shooting that left woman injured

We'll be warming up into the 80s today ☀️

Council members and residents confront Mitchellville mayor Discussion at Monday night's city council meeting about the mayor's actions at the last meeting got heated.

Council members and residents confront Mitchellville mayor

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Sen. Chuck Grassley says he will "be back to capitol ASAP" after having a procedure in Iowa over the weekend.

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Sen. Chuck Grassley announces procedure to remove gallstones U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley underwent a procedure over the weekend to remove gallstones, he announced Monday.

Sen. Chuck Grassley announces procedure to remove gallstones

Residents raise concerns over proposed natural gas plant in eastern Iowa Linn and Benton county residents are questioning the environmental impact of Alliant Energy's proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center near Cedar Rapids.

Residents raise concerns over proposed natural gas plant in eastern Iowa

We'll be warming up this week after a chilly weekend ☀️

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Late boxing champion George Foreman, a Texas native, chose to be buried in Sioux City. See why: https://t.ly/qfgMO 

'Run as fast as you can': Iowa mom recalls night of gunfire in Iowa City A University of Iowa mom says instinct took over when gunfire broke out during moms weekend in downtown Iowa City. She’s now urging students to stay aware and never walk alone.

'Run as fast as you can': Iowa mom recalls night of gunfire in Iowa City

Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State after leaving Iowa State After a record-setting run at Iowa State, Algona native Audi Crooks is heading to Oklahoma State — setting up a must-watch Big 12 reunion next season.

Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State after leaving Iowa State

Urbandale middle schooler uses adaptive running frame, inspires on track Rylie Proffitt, who has cerebral palsy, is competing in track and field for the first time this season thanks to a running frame that helps her cross the finish line.

Urbandale middle schooler uses adaptive running frame, inspires on track

Driver flees after crashing into utility pole, knocking out power to thousands in Des Moines A crash has left more than 1,000 Des Moines residents without power Sunday evening after a driver slammed into a utility pole and fled the scene.

Driver flees after crashing into utility pole, knocking out power to thousands in Des Moines

Greene County deputies investigating homicide in Grand Junction Authorities say a homicide investigation is underway in Grand Junction after deputies responded to a home Sunday afternoon, with few details released so far.

Greene County deputies investigating homicide in Grand Junction

Flora’s Fairytale: Rescue dog from Iowa Falls is crowned this year's Drake Beautiful Bulldog “It’s a perfect Cinderella story,” Flora's human tells KCCI.

Flora’s Fairytale: Rescue dog from Iowa Falls is crowned this year's Drake Beautiful Bulldog

Meet the dogs inducted into the 2026 Iowa Animal Hall of Fame The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's new class of hall of famers includes Welles, the professional protector; Bucky, the hero's hero; and Bozi, the best friend.

Meet the dogs inducted into the 2026 Iowa Animal Hall of Fame

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"Kevin’s and my prayers this morning are with the victims and their families. This senseless act of violence has devastated the university community and our state." — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

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See what Gov. Reynolds, others are saying about Iowa City shooting Iowa leaders react to the mass shooting that injured five people in Iowa City.

Iowa leaders react to the mass shooting that injured five people in Iowa City.

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Authorities say 1 person who was shot early this morning in Iowa City is in critical condition and four other victims are stable. LATEST: https://t.ly/s3nq- 

Iowa City shooting: See photos of persons of interest Authorities have released photos of 5 people they are seeking to identify — people they call persons of interest associated with Sunday morning's shooting that injured 5 people, including 3 University of Iowa students.

Authorities have released photos of 5 people they are seeking to identify — people they call persons of interest associated with Sunday morning's shooting that injured 5 people, including 3 University of Iowa students.

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Iowa City police say investigators are seeking to identify persons of interest (pictured) associated with Sunday morning's shooting that injured 5 people, including 3 University of Iowa students. MORE: https://t.ly/s3nq- 

A shooting during a fight in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus wounded five people early Sunday, including three students, Iowa City police and university officials said. MORE: https://t.ly/s3nq- 

What we know about downtown Iowa City shooting: 5 injured, including 3 students Three University of Iowa students were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at the downtown Ped Mall.

Authorities now say 5 people, including 3 University of Iowa students, were injured in a shooting early this morning at the Ped Mall in Iowa City. One person is in critical condition while four others are stable. STORY: https://t.ly/s3nq- 

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No arrests had been made yet after a shooting in Iowa City early this morning that injured three University of Iowa students, according to a campus alert. MORE: https://t.ly/s3nq- 

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Three University of Iowa students were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at the downtown Ped Mall. What we know: https://t.ly/s3nq-