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Iowa Live Iowa Live is a local morning show that broadcasts from the We Are Iowa studios in West Des Moines.

09/19/2025

Add a Spark(y) to your workout routine by adopting this sweet boy! Energetic Sparky is looking for his forever family at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa

09/18/2025

We just MIGHT have a favorite driver at the Knoxville Nationals: Ricky Thornton Jr! RTJ is a national champ from right here in Indianola πŸ† See if he can earn another clean sweep at Knoxville Raceway tonight - Saturday πŸš—πŸ

09/17/2025

Calling all of Santa's helpers! Children 13 years old and younger are invited to design a holiday card in support of DMARC. 5 winners will be selected to have their cards printed and sold at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique πŸŽπŸŽ… Enter at weareiowa.com/contests

09/13/2025

Did you hear... Iowa Live is hosting a Santa N Paws photo shoot this November! Sign up at arl-iowa.org/santanpaws to take a holiday photo with your furry friend in the studio. Santa Lou will be there too!

09/12/2025

Just look at that smile!!! King can't wait to zoom around the dog park, then collapse happily in your lap for a well-earned nap 😴😍 This sweet pup is available for adoption now at the. Animal Rescue League of Iowa

09/12/2025

Jerry Trainor is in the We Are Iowa Local 5 News studios! Everyone in the station has had a hoot meeting him! Attend GalaxyCon Des Moines this weekend for your own chance to hear Jerry scream "enchiladas!"

Special behind-the-scenes look from our shoot with the Home Show Expo! Tune into Iowa Live tomorrow & Friday for a peak ...
09/10/2025

Special behind-the-scenes look from our shoot with the Home Show Expo! Tune into Iowa Live tomorrow & Friday for a peak at these luxury homes ✨🏠

Sneak peak at tomorrow's segment with Karl Chevrolet! Can you guess what we're talking about? Hint: it's a type of vehic...
09/09/2025

Sneak peak at tomorrow's segment with Karl Chevrolet! Can you guess what we're talking about? Hint: it's a type of vehicle πŸ˜‰πŸ˜†

We're excited to share the return of our 'Live Soundstage'! We've spent the last 6 months getting used to our new, first...
09/04/2025

We're excited to share the return of our 'Live Soundstage'! We've spent the last 6 months getting used to our new, first in the nation production automation technology. And, after impressive progress from our production and engineering staff, knew it was time for music to make its return! Check out today's exciting segment featuring Jordan Beem Music and the Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation

Participate in the golf tournament, attend the charity dinner concert, or both on September 27th to support seniors at Southeast Polk | Paid Content

09/02/2025

We strongly suspect Nimbus just might be the most relaxed border collie in existence 🌎 This gentle, intelligent boy knows sit, stay and shake! Find him available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa

08/29/2025

Run, don't walk, to the ARL to adopt this snuggly girl! Xena loves her people more than anything, including food πŸ–πŸ” Now - Sunday adoption fees for cats and dogs 6+ months old are just $25 at all Animal Rescue League of Iowa locations

08/28/2025

Meet Gonzo, an animal ambassador at the Blank Park Zoo! When staff found Gonzo and his siblings all alone, without any sign of their mother, they knew what had to be done. Keepers stepped in to raise the opossum triplets by hand. Now, Gonzo spends his days educating Iowans!

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Iowa Live is Central Iowa’s only live and local broadcast from 7-10 a.m. weekdays. Airing on CW Iowa 23, you can expect us to showcase local people and events, and inspire you to be your best!

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