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Prefer Living Alone? 5 Popular Cities That Offer the Most Affordable Options

The Economist identified cities where it's feasible to live solo, based on the benchmark that Americans should spend no more than 30% of their income on rent.

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Former Iowa superintendent expected to plead guilty to falsely claiming he was a US citizen

The former Des Moines superintendent is expected to plead guilty in federal court

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Former Iowa superintendent charged for claiming US citizenship expected to change not guilty plea

Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge on charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms

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I Asked ChatGPT Where Gen Z Can Build a Career While Living on $2,000/Month — Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT identified 18 affordable cities for Gen Z including Des Moines, Iowa, and Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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National Guard members killed in Syria return home to families on Christmas Eve

Mirroring the solemn transfer ritual at Dover, white-gloved Iowa National Guard members carried the caskets

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Built to Last: How Proper Installation Supports Long-Term Home Care

Living in Des Moines, Iowa, means dealing with hot summers, snowy winters, and a lot of in-between. These conditions can wear down surfaces faster than you'd expect. That’s why how something is installed matters just as much as what you install. Whether you’re redoing a bathroom or replacing windows, solid…

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“We’d jump off roofs or off bridges into water, knock the wind out of ourselves and almost die. We lived very aggressively because that’s who we were”: The story of Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. – the secret debut album that started Slipknot’s ascent

Before Corey Taylor and before the nu metal takeover, Slipknot launched their career with a DIY release that put the Des Moines scene on notice

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5 Affordable and Great Places To Retire If You Can Handle Cold Winters

These five affordable retirement cities offer low costs and cold winters. From Fargo to Des Moines, find budget-friendly options for winter lovers.

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Probe says Iowa district 'reasonably relied' on consultant to vet superintendent arrested by ICE

Des Moines Public Schools has released a report claiming it received an incomplete background check and a likely forged transcript when hiring former superintendent Ian Roberts

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8 U.S. Cities Where Seniors Can Actually Afford to Retire

Choosing the right city for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions seniors make. Housing costs, healthcare access, and overall affordability determine whether...

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SNAP Benefits at Risk Amid Government Shutdown

Iowa food banks brace for record demand as SNAP benefits risk suspension amid prolonged US government shutdown, leaving 270,000 residents in crisis.

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SNAP Benefits at Risk Amid Government Shutdown: Des Moines Nonprofits Brace for Impact

Iowa food banks brace for record demand as SNAP benefits risk suspension amid prolonged US government shutdown, leaving 270,000 residents in crisis.

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Why Home Maintenance Is the Key to a Stress-Free Lifestyle

There’s something comforting about walking into a well-kept home. The floors are clean, everything works as it should, and the entire space feels peaceful. For homeowners, that sense of calm doesn’t come by accident. It’s built on consistent care and maintenance. In a place like Des Moines, WA, where the…

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The superintendent arrested by ICE had a consulting gig. His districts repeatedly hired the firm

Since his arrest last month by immigration agents, the public has grappled with how Ian Roberts became a public schools leader despite lacking authorization to work in the U.S., a history of criminal charges and falsified credentials

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Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation

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Iowa school leader detained by ICE seeks to put his deportation on hold, lawyers say

Lawyers for the Des Moines public schools leader detained by immigration authorities have asked an immigration court to put deportation proceedings on hold

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Des Moines revokes education license of school superintendent arrested by Ice

Ian Roberts was superintendent of Des Moines public schools, the largest school district in the state

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Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally

A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on Monday, days after he was detained on accusations that he was living and working in the country illegally

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Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Officials have put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally

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‘No Iowan is safe’: Des Moines public schools superintendent arrested by ICE

School officials and immigrants’ rights groups are ‘outraged’ after arrest of Ian Roberts

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Des Moines, Iowa, public school leader detained by immigration agents, school board says

Federal immigration agents have detained the head administrator of Iowa’s capital city public schools

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Ice detains superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district

Fellow educators express shock at detention of ‘beacon of light’ Ian Roberts as DHS claims he had ‘no work authorization’

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I’m a Real Estate Expert: My Predictions for the Hottest Housing Markets in the Midwest for 2026

Several metros are already attracting attention thanks to job growth, strong price-to-income ratios and large pipelines of new construction.

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Des Moines school board chair Norris enters Iowa Senate race - Roll Call

Des Moines school board chair Jackie Norris on Tuesday launched her bid for Senate in Iowa, seeking to challenge Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.

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Suspect arrested after leaving explosive devices on an Iowa golf course, cops say

Michael Valento, 41, of Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested in connection to explosive devices found at a golf course

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