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The five stories Des Moines readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced that Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has surpassed $450 million in unclaimed property returned to current and former Iowans since the program began.
Full story at vintontoday.com ↗
Health care workers in the Des Moines area are dealing with a mystery respiratory illness that has been keeping some patients sick for up to a month.
Full story at news.ssbcrack.com ↗
Republican incumbent Congressman Zach Nunn has voted early in Iowa and highlighted the importance of Iowans voting to have their voices heard in the upcoming election.
Full story at cbs2iowa.com ↗
Both the Iowa legislature and Governor Reynolds met in a special session last week to discuss a major deal for the state, involving a potential $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa.
Full story at raccoonvalleyradio.com ↗
Drake University scientist, Claire Hruby, has warned that Des Moines Water Works may need to restart its nitrate-removal system within a week, less than three months after it ended a record 193-day run.
Full story at desmoinesregister.com ↗
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