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. @IvePetThatDog has a simple mission: Pet one million dogs.
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IMAGE WARNING: Dahl Meat was sending some animal blood drawn down a floor drain instead of keeping it all in a holding tank. “We’re taking responsibility of it even though it wasn’t our fault,” said Kaitlin Dahl, co-owner of Dahl’s Meat Locker.
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WATCH LIVE: Trump campaign holds caucus day press conference
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WATCH: Tornado hits Bondurant, damages homes. #iawx
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Biden would curtail the current practice of holding back vaccine doses to guarantee that people who get their first shot can also get a required second inoculation.
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UAW members took to social media to announce their strike, and the public used social platforms to voice their support.
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. @AndrewYang and @realDonaldTrump came out on top of the @IowaSOS Youth Straw Poll. #iacaucus
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“I wish I hadn't wasted my vote," 71-year-old Martie Boyd said after watching Pete Buttigieg speak at Iowa Wesleyan University. “Not this time. I'm definitely caucusing for a Democrat and voting for one in the fall.”
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THE LATEST: 10,000 workers strike after UAW, John Deere fail to reach contract agreement
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TONIGHT AT 10: Local 5's @SabrinaAtiya sits down for an exclusive interview with 2020 presidential candidate @BetoORourke and his wife, Amy.
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BREAKING: The Dallas County Sheriff's Office has confirmed an active shooter situation at Perry High School. We are working to learn more and will update this story as more information becomes available.
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TEAM COVERAGE | UAW workers now on strike at John Deere for first time since 1986
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The search comes after civil rights activist Quanell X revealed at a news conference Friday morning that he was told the death was an accident.
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Pella hit hard. Vermeer Manufacturing pictured after Thursday storms. #iawx
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. @CadeFoehner is a rocker. And his biggest fan might be @katyperry 's mom. #AmericanIdol
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Local 5 Sports - Joel Lanning excited to be a Dallas Cowboy...
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. @MaddiePoppe is back in Iowa for her hometown concert Tuesday, and spoke to Local 5 about how "American Idol" has encouraged her to be herself. Here more from the interview:
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A Minnesota prosecutor says Thurman Blevins fled from officers with a loaded handgun and refused to follow commands to stop and show his hands.
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Earlham community bands together to celebrate life of Canyon “Moose” Hopkins
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Waukee's marching band performed in Orlando for the Florida Citrus Parade.
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Carson King tweeted Wednesday that local Busch Light Distributors pitched in the remaining $41,000 to get him to the magic $3 million total.
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More pictures from Vermeer in Pella. #iawx
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Gilbert senior James Pollard's scores only counted in the team tally twice this year, but his importance to the team goes beyond the scorecard.
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Tucker Devries is a top five recruit in the state of Iowa for the class of 2021. His dad is also one of the coaches recruiting him and their relationship can be a bit of a balancing act.
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Waukee driver’s license station honors Drew Lienemann
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Even if @MaddiePoppe doesn't look like the frontrunner on @AmericanIdol , she's totally cool with that.
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EXCLUSIVE: Beto and Amy O'Rourke talk 2020 campaign
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Local 5 Sports - D.J.'s Journey: How Drake's starting guard got a second chance at basketball...
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There’s been a lot of ups and downs, and disappointments, but it makes it all worth it when you get an opportunity to play for a national championship
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Local 5 Sports: Earlham football honors “Moose” with playoffs run
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The Johnston Dragons are the top ranked team in the state and they look the part to match. Not just in their play, but in the ballpark as well.
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24-year-old Matthew Bruce faces nine charges of assault of a peace officer with intent of injury and one charge of interference with official acts.
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Trucking company suddenly shuts down, leaving many Iowa workers without a job
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"I hope that when we come in, we bring a little bit of light into the darkness": @TeamRubicon aids in Marshalltown recovery.
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Coming up on Local 5 Midday: Hear from @Jurnee and @hashtagcatie , two contestants eliminated Sunday night from @AmericanIdol .
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Iowa State linebacker Mackenro Alexander issued the following statement after pleading guilty Friday to Disorderly Conduct in connection with his August arrest.
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Creston coach works to become indispensable cog...
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Local 5 Sports - Bowen Born sets school record with 47 points in win...
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The Waukee senior decommitted from Yale football to pursue college track. He is hoping to get the triple crown in his final high school season.
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The Bondurant-Farrar Bluejays have gotten out to a fast start but they're hard at work focusing on one week at a time and not looking too far ahead.
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Wyckoff Heating & Cooling Coach of the Week: Brad Zelenovich, Southeast Polk
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JUST IN: Kimberly Graham wins Democratic primary for Polk County Attorney, according to unofficial results
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Local 5 Sports - Legendary Grand View baseball coach, Lou Yacinich, enjoying the ride of a lifetime...
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Local 5 Sports: Norwalk Warriors ready for the playoffs
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Local 5’s Khalil Maycock  and Sabrina Ahmed got a sneak peak of the sights—and sounds—of the Animal Learning Center ahead of the first day of the Iowa State Fair!
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Iowa is a big fan of @MaddiePoppe . Turns out, she loves Iowa just as much. #ISF2018
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In the last decade, only two non-private schools have won the state title in class 1A baseball. One of them, Martensdale-St. Mary's, is a perennial power. If you make a quick trip down to St. Marys, you'll quickly see why.
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Go crazy, Jack Trice Stadium! Iowa State beats #6 West Virginia 30-14! #Cyclones @CycloneFB
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Local 5 Sports - C.J. Rivers doing the little things right for Drake Men's Basketball...
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Local 5 Sports - Tyreke Locure etches name in DSM record books...
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Local 5 Sports - Grand View Wrestling keeps taking down the records...
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TONIGHT at 10: Cameron Beminio, son of fallen DMPD officer Sgt. Tony Beminio, takes the mat at state wrestling. But he's far from alone.
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Local 5 Sports - Southeast Polk's rugby dynasty is rooted in wrestling...
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Local 5 Sports: Brock Hinkel leading Madrid Tigers on the Football field using lessons from his dad, Randy
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Local 5 Sports: Grand View ready to face Morningside for NAIA Semifinals
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Local 5 Sports - Tyreke Locure Drops 27 Points in Cap City League Opener...
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A senior high school student at Lincoln High School was a victim in a deadly crash Sunday night in central Iowa.
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Local 5 Sports - Norwalk Upsets #2 Ballard on the Mat 41-27...
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Football superfan gets his time to shine on Earlham senior night
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Local 5 Sports: Noah Ellis living hometown dream with Des Moines Buccaneers
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Iowa voter ID law completely goes into effect in 2019...
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Everything changed for the Ames sprinter midway through that first year when he was part of the 4x100 meter relay team that set a new school record time.
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Cyclone great hoping to change the narrative on mental health...
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Roosevelt Rough Riders looking for homecoming win
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Coming back to Des Moines? @Drake teases return to @DrakeUniversity #WeAreIowa
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. @WilliamPennU says enrollment for new students has hit an all-time high of 487. Overall enrollment stands at over 1,200 students.
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Local 5 Sports: Johnston Girls Basketball setting sights on a return to State
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Local 5 Sports - Peter Jok hosts first youth basketball camp in Des Moines...
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ONE YEAR AGO: Iowa native @MaddiePoppe wins @AmericanIdol .
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Iowa native Maddie Poppe wins 'American Idol'...
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TRY NOT TO CRY: Final sign off from Chief Collins of @CliveFD , with an emotional surprise message from the granddaughter who has him wrapped around her finger.
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Thank you @CBSMornings  for sharing @ChenueHer 's incredible story as the first Hmong male anchor in the country. We are so happy to have him on the team (and we'll never get tired of watching that heartwarming moment from his GMI debut) 😊
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The five-star recruit literally did it *all* in a 21-20 win over Cedar Rapids Prairie ... including blocking a field goal attempt to seal the Rams' win.
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Local 5 Sports - DMACC Softball can't be stopped...
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In case you're wondering where @J_SchaefferWOI has been: He and his wife are now proud parents of an adorable baby girl, Marta Louise!
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Local 5 Sports - Aziz Haffar's road to success is one less travelled...
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. @GabbyBarrett_ has a dynamic, powerful voice. And it's gotten her to the Top 5 on @AmericanIdol . #AmericanIdol
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Local 5 Sports - Indianola's 13 seniors chasing history...
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A pair of Martensdale St. Marys wrestlers are trying to add their name to the school's list of champions as championship duels kick-off at The Well on Thursday.
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