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Des Moines Kidnapping Survivor Speaks Out After Ex Got 45 Years in Prison

Tanya Bittner
About 5 hours ago

Luna Cox says she held her attacker's hand after pulling a knife from her own throat. Both captors are now serving decades in prison.

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Iowa Democrat Wins State House Seat Months After Quitting Race Over Health

Bobby Mercer
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Real Estate

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Bobby Mercer
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Crime

Des Moines Kidnapping Survivor Speaks Out After Ex Got 45 Years in Prison
Greater Des Moines

Des Moines Kidnapping Survivor Speaks Out After Ex Got 45 Years in Prison

Tanya Bittner
About 5 hours ago
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Casey Santiago
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Bobby Mercer
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Dallas County Breaks Ground on New $7M Adel EMS Station Nov. 17

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Arts & Events

Indianola Theater Revives 1900 Ax Murder Mystery With Four Screenings
Greater Des Moines

Indianola Theater Revives 1900 Ax Murder Mystery With Four Screenings

Tanya Bittner
About 7 hours ago
Indianola Country Club Hosts DMMO's Annual Champagne Brunch and Bingo Saturday

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Five New Murals Transform West Des Moines' Valley Junction Into Open-Air Gallery

Tanya Bittner
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Des Moines' 1937 Butler Mansion Reborn as $20M Italian Cultural Hub

Des Moines' 1937 Butler Mansion Reborn as $20M Italian Cultural Hub

Tanya Bittner
Oct 28, 2026