
Remote work made these colleagues more open with each other, not less
Remote work fosters deeper connections among colleagues, enhancing psychological safety and support without hindering productivity.

Remote work fosters deeper connections among colleagues, enhancing psychological safety and support without hindering productivity.

The Christian right has shifted from defending liberty to seeking power, defunding aid groups that help the poor worldwide.
With midterm elections just weeks away, Americans in cities from coast to coast took to the streets Saturday to make one message clear: vote early. The gatherings, organized under the No Kings banner, reflected a broader national conversation about voter access, election participation, and the future of American democracy.
Residents in several Manchester, New Hampshire neighborhoods discovered a disturbing sight this week — homes and vehicles covered in spray-painted racist, homophobic, and antisemitic graffiti.
Friday night lights across Iowa lit up for the eighth time this season, and the results were as dramatic as the autumn weather. Week 8 delivered blowouts, buzzer-beaters, and overtime thrillers — with playoff positioning on the line for many programs heading into the postseason.
Week 8 of Iowa high school football delivered drama, dominant performances, and a double-overtime thriller that left fans breathless — all under chilly mid-40s temperatures across the state.
Knowing how to connect with your local news station — and hold it accountable — is more valuable than most viewers realize. KCCI Des Moines offers Iowa residents a range of tools, from breaking news alerts to federally mandated public records, that put information and access directly in viewers’ hands.
Economy

The COLA is intended to keep Social Security benefits aligned with inflation, though it may not fully reflect retirees’ costs.
Justice
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that his regime will not livestream the Dec. 3 execution of Nidal Hasan.
A community is in shock after gunfire erupted at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon, leaving multiple people dead and several others injured — including children.



Education

A community is in shock after gunfire erupted at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon, leaving multiple people dead and several others injured — including children.
Civic Engagement
A routine traffic stop in Des Moines escalated into a deadly police chase late Wednesday night, leaving two people dead and raising questions about what led a driver to flee at dangerous speeds.
When an elderly person with Alzheimer’s goes missing, time is a critical factor — and community awareness can play a meaningful role in a safe recovery. In Des Moines, a situation that prompted public concern ended with welcome news for one local family.
Civic Engagement

Election rules might seem fixed and final, but a recent court ruling in Wisconsin shows that even strict deadlines can have exceptions — and those exceptions could determine who wins a close race.
Economy
Education
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