Des moines news

Here are some recent news articles from Des Moines, Iowa:

Local News

• Des Moines Police Investigate Shooting in Downtown Area (Des Moines Register) - A shooting occurred in the downtown area of Des Moines on Saturday night, leaving one person injured.
• Iowa State Fair Attendance Reaches Record High (Des Moines Business Record) - The Iowa State Fair saw a record-breaking attendance of over 1 million visitors this year.
• Des Moines City Council Approves New Development Project (Des Moines Business Record) - The Des Moines City Council has approved a new development project in the city's downtown area, which will bring new businesses and jobs to the area.

State News

• Iowa Governor Signs Bill to Increase Funding for Education (Des Moines Register) - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill that increases funding for education in the state.
• Iowa Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana (Des Moines Register) - The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources Warns of High Water Levels (Des Moines Register) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is warning of high water levels in several rivers and streams across the state.

National News

• Trump Visits Iowa to Campaign for Republican Candidates (Des Moines Register) - President Trump visited Iowa on Saturday to campaign for several Republican candidates running in the state's primary elections.
• Iowa Farmers Struggle with Trade War (Des Moines Register) - Iowa farmers are struggling to cope with the effects of the trade war between the US and China, which has led to a decline in agricultural exports.
• Des Moines Airport to Get New Non-Stop Flights (Des Moines Business Record) - The Des Moines International Airport will be getting new non-stop flights to several destinations, including Chicago and Dallas.

Sports

• Iowa Cubs Win PCL Championship (Des Moines Register) - The Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, won the Pacific Coast League championship on Sunday.
• Drake University Bulldogs Win MVC Tournament (Des Moines Register) - The Drake University Bulldogs won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament in men's basketball on Sunday.
• Iowa Hawkeyes Football Team Announces Schedule (Des Moines Register) - The University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team has announced its schedule for the upcoming season.