Alex Fulton

Reporter @weareiowa5news | Formerly @kwtx | #MizzouMade | Story Idea? ➡️ [email protected]

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LIFE UPDATE: I’m happy to share I’ve been promoted to weekend anchor at Local 5!

I’ve told many people that I’ve lived in 5 different cities over the past 7 years and Des Moines is by far my favorite. I can’t way to spend another 2 years here doing what I love!

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"I will continue to serve our community and do everything I can to better the lives of children and their families," Norris said in a statement.
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Dr. Ian Roberts federally charged as illegal alien possessing firearms https://t.co/fx1XgLjXTi

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@sharkman1477059 @IngrahamAngle Hello! I’m a reporter with Local 5. Can you shoot me a DM? We are looking to follow up today on the search at Dr. Roberts’ home.

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@darbyjobrown What a special moment! Congrats!

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BREAKING: Simpson College President Jay Byers has died, The @SimpsonianSC reports.

A press conference is scheduled to begin shortly. Stream at the link below. https://t.co/jSlqeaUzxV

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JUST IN: Gov. Kim Reynolds won’t be seeking a third term in 2026.

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FAA: Plane crashes in Minneapolis suburb, departed from Des Moines https://t.co/UWDSetMilU

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@rachelmwente @weareiowa5news We gotta make some sort of bet 😂

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The pause, DMPS claims, will allow the school district to redesign the program's curriculum to better prepare students to tackle global agricultural challenges and develop innovative solutions.

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JUST IN: Iowa Legislature passes bill removing gender identity protections. It now awaits the signature of Gov. Reynolds. https://t.co/0GcLVRRUw9

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Caitlin Clark’s Iowa jersey is officially retired. The star athlete returned to Carver Arena for the special ceremony. @weareiowa5news

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A truly tragic situation. My heart goes out to all of the families of victims, the first responders and reporters on the ground. I can't imagine.

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Small aircraft down near Washington's Reagan Airport, takeoffs and landings halted https://t.co/It3X8n9EvL

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The 2025 Iowa legislative session has officially begun. I’m following the latest developments from the House Floor and will recap the top moments at 6 and 10 on @weareiowa5news

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Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, dead at 100 https://t.co/nRqntdZY92

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JUST IN: Sen. Chris Cournoyer will serve as Iowa's next lieutenant governor, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced at the Iowa State Capitol Monday. https://t.co/vPswb9Ywuk

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BREAKING: @AP has called Iowa for Trump. That’s 6 electoral votes for the Republican candidate.

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Democrats are starting to trickle in to the Hotel Fort Des Moines for Iowa Democratic Party watch party.

Tonight I’ll be watching to see how Kamala Harris performs in Iowa just days after a shocking poll showed her ahead 3 points in the state. @weareiowa5news

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The line to vote early in downtown Des Moines this morning wraps around the block, about a half mile. Recent polls from Emerson/Des Moines Register give conflicting reports of who leads, but several voters tell us they felt it was important to vote early. @weareiowa5news

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@ChenueHer Woohoo! Congrats Chenue! Can’t wait to see you shine in the Twin Cities.