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Daily 5 at 5, Des Moines, 28 July 2026
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Good evening from Des Moines. It's 28 July 2026, and this is Daily 5 at 5. First, House GOP Budget Passes 216-214, Funds Iran Defense, Farm Aid, Elections. Resolution approved 216-214 allocates funds across defense, agriculture and voting…. Next, House Passes Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Voter ID Measure in Paired Vote. Vote breakdown and Senate outlook highlight divisions on the paired…. Then, Des Moines Families Boost Youth Sports Participation, Data Shows Shift Away From…. New registrations and league expansions show more families are prioritizing…. Also, Des Moines i9 Sports Programs Engage Hundreds of Local Youth Athletes. Community leagues keep Des Moines children engaged across multiple sports…. Finally, Des Moines Entrepreneur Launches Sustainable Fashion Startup Downtown. The new business aims to drive eco-friendly fashion choices in…. That's your Daily 5 at 5 for Des Moines. We'll be back tomorrow.
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