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Iowans will vote for dozens of federal, state and local offices on the ballot for Election Day 2026. Here’s how to vote early in Iowa. See link below ⬇️

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Stephanie Ubaldo, 20, was arrested and charged with murder in the death of her child who was found in the trash of a day care center in Perry. See link below ⬇️

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Perry police found a premature infant deceased in a trash container Tuesday evening. Police say the infant was not in the child care facility's care. See link below ⬇️

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The Proletariat is a literature-themed bar in Perry. In addition to books, its Irish wolfhound named Yeats welcomed RAGBRAI riders on July 21, 2026. See link below ⬇️

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Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings are active for parts of the Des Moines metro. Follow for the latest updates.

Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings issued for Des Moines area A tornado warning was issued for parts of Dallas County, while the rest of the metro is under a severe thunderstorm warning.

Dallas County voters have selected their candidates for the expanded Board of Supervisors after recent redistricting.

Dallas County voters narrow field for supervisors in primary election

Polls close at 8 p.m. today!

Get real-time results from primary elections for Dallas County, including Board of Supervisors seats. See link below. ⬇️

Meet Republican incumbent Paul Pate and Democrat Ryan Peterman, candidates for Iowa Secretary of State.

Hear from the candidates running for Iowa Secretary of State

Meet Republican Mike Naig and Democrat Chris Jones, candidates for Iowa's secretary of agriculture.

Meet Iowa agriculture secretary candidates Mike Naig and Chris Jones

You can expect to hear tornado sirens in the Des Moines area today. Learn what it means when they go off and why they're in use on Saturday. See link below ⬇️

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