Des Moines has seen 54 water main breaks in 2026. Learn about the tools Des Moines Water Works uses to find and repair those leaks.

The Laurel School District is preparing for the 2026-27 school year budget. Superintendent Len Rich gave his final “State of Laurel” address Wednesday, detailing preliminary budget numbers to be ...

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I tried the scream to unlock Chrome extension for 3 days. Here’s how yelling to unblock social media cut my work distractions by 70%.

Ten years ago, ransom demands cost under $1000. Now ransomware attacks cost millions and are more disruptive than ever.

Acemagic has launched the Retro X5 mini PC in China. The compact desktop looks like the classic Nintendo Entertainment System ...

While a Kindle made sense for any avid reader a few years back, times have changed. Here's why Kindles don't offer anything new compared to other devices.

Android 17 Beta 1 rolls out again to Pixel phones with better camera, smoother performance, tighter privacy and large screen ...

After a weekend stamped by a building-wide flood, Johnston Hall closed for classes from Feb. 2-Feb. 6. The following week, ...

Can your insurance company force you to use a certain body shop after a car accident? A HelloNation article provides a clear answer for drivers in Fort Smith, showing that car owners have more control ...

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