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Todd Magel

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Todd Magel

    Flood risk decreases in Des Moines after heavy rains (opens the original)

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    The risk of flooding in Des Moines has decreased after heavy rains, with the Raccoon River now forecasted to crest lower than initially predicted. The flood gates at the Water Works treatment plant near Gray’s Lake remain closed and sandbagged, but the threat of floodwaters reaching the area has diminished. Crews from Des Moines Water Works closed the flood gates at the Water Treatment Plant on Fleur Drive on Wednesday, marking the first time they’ve been closed for flood risk since 2019. Initia

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Todd Magel

    Des Moines officials prepare for potential flooding as rivers rise (opens the original)

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    Emergency managers in Des Moines are taking precautions against potential flooding as heavy rains and saturated ground in central Iowa raise concerns about rising rivers and streams. "We really haven't seen a moderate flood for seven years now," said Kyle Danley, chief operating officer of Des Moines Water Works. In a rare move, Des Moines Water Works closed the giant gates in the levee surrounding its treatment plant on Wednesday afternoon. Normally, the gates remain open unless the Raccoon Riv

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Todd Magel

    Protesters rally as Iowa election volunteer faces trial for alleged misconduct (opens the original)

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    Protesters gathered outside the Montgomery County courthouse in Red Oak, Iowa, as a pretrial hearing was held for Joey Norris, an election volunteer accused of election misconduct during the 2024 general election Protesters gathered outside the Montgomery County courthouse in Red Oak, Iowa, as a pretrial hearing was held for Joey Norris, an election volunteer accused of election misconduct during the 2024 general election Protesters gathered outside the Montgomery County courthouse in Red Oak, I

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Todd Magel

    Des Moines parents raise concerns over $265 million school reimagining plan (opens the original)

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    Des Moines Public Schools unveiled its $265 million Reimagine Education project during a community update meeting Wednesday night, sparking questions and concerns from parents about the significant changes ahead. Jennifer Krieger, principal of Cowles Montessori School, opened the meeting, saying, "Welcome to our first Reimagining Education Community Update meeting." The Reimagine plan will offer students more interest-based programs and specialty programming to explore specific careers. Soon, 30

  5. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Todd Magel

    Iowa farmers urge action as diesel prices rise during harvest (opens the original)

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    Diesel prices have surged to $6.52 per gallon nationwide, with Iowa seeing an increase to $6.28 per gallon — 16 cents higher than last week — prompting farmers to seek relief during the critical harvest period. The Iowa Corn Growers Association sent a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation this week asking for emergency measures to lower diesel prices. Farmers say the rising costs are creating significant financial and emotional stress. Corn harvesting is underway near Otley, Iowa, where farm

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