Good morning, Des Moines.

On Oct. 7, veteran Verne Wonderlich nearly missed his only chance for the revived Des Moines honor flight when Hy-Vee Homefront sponsored 72 veterans, who flew to Washington to visit memorials including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, connecting deeply with fellow servicemen + honoring decades of service.

Developers announced national retailers including Barnes and Noble, HomeGoods, Marshalls and Burlington as first tenants for Altoona's Shoppes at Prairie Crossing next to the outlet mall at the intersection of I-80 and Highway 65; more tenants are expected to be named next year.

Local candidates held roundtables on water quality and cancer rates ahead of the Nov.

3 election. Turek met with cancer survivors in Des Moines on Oct. 8 while Hinson gathered experts in West Des Moines on Oct. 9 to discuss potential investments in water infrastructure.

New Functional Fitness Class at DM Yoga and Wellness

This FUNctional fitness class will increase your strength for everyday living!!

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