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Cyclists ride DART for free this week for Bike to Work Week — May 13, 2013 Bicyclists can ride DART buses for free Monday through Friday, May 13-17, as part of Bike to Work Week of National Bike Month. Bike More>>
Click HERE to learn how to join the Mission Dollar Marathon, as featured on ABC5's Extreme Exercise series.On June 21st, The Million Dollar Marathon will begin it's 4000 mile relay across America. The More>>
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on April 29, 2013 launched a "Residential Relief Calculator," which allows Iowans to calculate their property tax savings under the Senate Democrats' plan More>>
Principal Financial is going to officially rename the Center Street pedestrian bridge "The Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge," which will feature plaques honoring women from Iowa who have made a great impact More>>
Get on the Des Moines Snow Ordinance Email List.Click Here. More>>
Click HERE to check your flight status at the Des Moines International Airport. You can check departures and arrivals. More>>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com LE CLAIRE -- A small Iowa town on the Mississippi River is getting some pretty cool recognition. Le Claire is on the list of "Budget Travel's" 15 Coolest Small Towns in More>>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) _ The nonprofit Farm Rescue group is accepting applications from farmers in need of help with spring planting. North Dakota-based Farm Rescue helps More>>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com DES MOINES -- Volunteer registration is now open for the 2013 Principal Charity Classic to be held May 28-June 2nd at the Wakonda Club in Des Moines. If you're interested, More>>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A new Iowa website offers advice on how people can prevent or report sexual or other abuse or neglect of children. The Des Moines Register says More>>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Some Iowa home buyers may be eligible for a program that will reduce their federal tax burden. Gov. Terry Branstad announced Monday the state is More>>
ABC5 Newsroom news@myabc5.com DES MOINES -- This week the Salvation Army of Des Moines' Red Kettle Campaign surpassed $1 million, but they still need your help. The group says they're about 16% shy of More>>
Snow from Wednesday night's storm may knock out power, so MidAmerican Energy has some safety tips just in case. If your power goes out, check fuses and circuits first, then call MidAmerican. Have fresh More>>
SABULA -- As Newtown, CT continues to grieve the elementary school shooting, so does the rest of the country. That's especially true in the Eastern Iowa city of Sabula, which is where the grandparents More>>
Five Days of Giving Central Iowa Shelter & Services is asking community members to collect items each day before the longest night of the year on December 21st. WHAT: Have you ever stopped to consider More>>
Just in time for Christmas shopping, Iowa Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald will put 100 lots on the online auction site eBay as part of an attempt to dispose of unclaimed property.Click HERE to search items available More>>
Starting Friday, November 23, the new DART Central Station on Cherry St. will open and the new system of DART routes will begin. Click HERE for more information on the new route system and any schedule More>>
It's almost time to start buying those holiday gifts, and for any golfers out there, this could be perfect. More>>
Later this month, Governor Branstad and other state leaders will take on the issue of bullying during a statewide summit. But before that, Branstad asked students to submit videos on what their school More>>
DART is holding a series of eleven meetings to inform people about changes starting November 23rd. EDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 · 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Forest Avenue Library, 1326 Forest Avenue, Des Moines · More>>
The Race for the Cure is Saturday in Des Moines, and that means some road closures for drivers. The race will be taking over parts of downtown, so be sure to give yourself extra time. For a full list of More>>
Friends and family of Jaclyn Powell are busy planning a vigil to celebrate her life. The candlelight service is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. It'll be held at the Madrid High School. A website More>>
Thousands of runners will pound the pavement this weekend for the annual IMT Des Moines Marathon, and that might affect your driving plans. For a full list of closures, visit http://www.desmoinesmarat More>>
For a full list of food affected visit http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/CORENetowrk/ucm320413.htm. More>>
If you have any old and expired medicine in your cabinet, there's a way to properly get rid of it this weekend. Saturday is another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. It aims to get rid of unused More>>
Fall and Winter are on their way, so it's time to start thinking about getting that flu shot. The Polk County Health Department announced the schedule for their fall flu clinics Monday. They start on September More>>
Variety the Children's Charity is looking for about 400 volunteers to help with The Color Run in Des Moines on October 6th. Opportunities include check-in, start and finish line, water stations and color More>>
September is National Preparedness Month. Having an emergency kit can be helpful. Water, non-perishable food, first aid, and flashlights are just some of the items the state recommends you have on hand. More>>
Iowa has set up a state issued e-mail account for any information on missing Evansdale girls, Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook-Morrissey. To submit a tip, e-mail this address: ourmissingiowagirls@dps. More>>
There are some restrictions on where and when political campaign signs can be posted. For more information, visit the DOT website. More>>
Learn more about Iowa's missing kids.
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