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Storm Clouds Roll Over Dallas County Sunday Night

Dallas County residents should keep their weather radios handy tonight, or download weather warning apps on their cell phones.

The Neighborhood Files

Top 9: Firing Range Mishap, 'American Pickers' Star to Iowa, University's Rainbow Graduation Celebrates Gays

A star of History Channel's "American Pickers," Mike Wolfe, visited a couple of Iowa grocery stores in connection with American Vintage Hard Tea, including Ankeny Fareway.

Journeys

Iowa Award-Winner Overcomes Grief from Loss to Educate Others on Healthcare

Betty Johnson, winner of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Achievement Award and initiator of Iowa's first Body and Soul program, speaks on grief and her goals to help others get the healthcare they need.

Sports

Waukee Girls Narrowly Win Class 4A Track Title

The Warriors trailed Pleasant Valley by 2 points after the first day of competition, but made up the difference and set some state records along the way.

Schools, Real Estate

ICYMI: Check Out Sunday's Tour of Homes for Sale Marketed by a Waukee High School Class

A Waukee High School advertising class wanted to promote homes for sale within the school district. That idea has mushroomed into a Sunday tour of homes with the Waukee office of Iowa Realty.

Government, Opinion

Iowa Patch Poll: Should the 11 Million People in the Country Illegally be Granted a Pathway to Citizenship?

Both the U.S. Senate and House are working on immigration reform plans. What do you think should be done about the estimated 11 million people currently living in the country illegally or on expired visas.

Business

Five Job Openings In and Around Waukee, Des Moines

Here's our look at who's hiring in and around Waukee and Des Moines for the week of May 19.

The Neighborhood Files

Powerball Jackpot Winning Numbers and Results

  • May 18, 2013

Powerball Results and winning numbers were announced 9:59 p.m. Saturday.

Real Estate

Wow Homes For Sale: From Luxury to Bargain Take a Peek Inside Iowa Real Estate

These houses aren't free, but looking and dreaming is.

News

Weird Iowa: Howling in Marion, Bus Goes Up in Flames, and Cat Playing Volleyball

Plus, an Ames professor says stores will soon scan your face, a Waukee road project is held up by an endangered bat species, a Johnston dad is in court after his son reportedly took a gun to school, and a West Des Moines math whiz with a perfect score.

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