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They can be great pets, from the biggest iguana to the smallest hornworm. Inside the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines, a line of people waited to see some cool creatures Sunday morning for the Iowa Reptile Show. They can be great pets, from the biggest iguana to the smallest hornworm.

Numbers from the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines show that on average, less than 1,100 townhomes are being permitted every year since 2020.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education.

Bergman, a sophomore at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, Iowa, WCA alum Bergman earns all-ICCAC academic first team honor

The Iowa DNR continues to see increased numbers for two deer-killing diseases and is now trying to find best practices to contain the spread ahead of the 2025 hunting season.

Robert Gonzales, 53, of Des Moines pleaded guilty to robbery and kidnapping charges after forcing a woman to withdraw cash at several ATMs in June.

Carlisle, Pa., got its name from Carlisle, England. But at least five towns got their names from the Pennsylvania borough.

This past week was another busy one for Ames-area high school female athletes. The Ames girls wrestling team held a double-dual against Boone and Fort Dodge on senior night Jan. 16 in Ames and they traveled to Waukee for the Northwest Invite on Jan.

Top-ranked Shayden Washburn was one of four Alburnett champions Saturday at the J-Hawk Invitational hosted by Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The Pirates won the team title by 81 points over Waukee Northwest.

COMING UP. OKAY. SEE YOU IN A BIT, JASON. THANK YOU. RIGHT NOW, PEOPLE IN GREENFIELD ARE MAKING REMARKABLE PROGRESS AFTER LAST MONTH’S TORNADO. IT’S BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE A DEADLY EF FOUR ...

Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 10 Iowa high school boys basketball rankings by class for the week of Jan. 20: 1. West Des Moines Valley (12-2) Previous rank: 1 The Tigers imposed their will in convincing wins over Ankeny Centennial and Urbandale.