Des Moines Residents Baffled by Mysterious Nighttime HummingDes Moines Residents Baffled by Mysterious Nighttime Humming Residents of Des Moines, Iowa, have been plagued by an unexplained humming noise that has permeated the night for weeks. The enigmatic hum has left many baffled and on edge. “It’s driving me crazy,” said resident Sarah Johnson. “I can’t sleep at night, and it’s making me anxious.” The hum has been described as a low, continuous drone that varies in intensity. Some residents report it as being so loud that it shakes their windows. Others say it is more like a faint, distant buzz. “It’s like there’s a giant refrigerator running outside my house,” said John Smith. Investigations by the city and local authorities have turned up no obvious sources for the humming. Power lines, transformers, and other potential noisemakers have been ruled out. “We have exhausted all the typical culprits,” said City Manager James Johnson. “We’re at a loss as to what’s causing it.” Residents have taken to social media, forming groups and sharing their experiences with the mysterious hum. Some speculate it is a paranormal phenomenon, while others believe it is a secret government experiment or even an extraterrestrial visitation. “I’ve heard stories about similar humming sounds being heard in other parts of the world,” said resident Mary Jones. “It’s starting to feel like something out of a science fiction movie.” The lack of answers has only added to the unease among residents. Some have complained of headaches, nausea, and difficulty concentrating. Others say the humming has disrupted their sleep and made them irritable. “It’s like a constant thorn in my side,” said resident David Brown. “I can’t seem to escape it.” With the source of the humming still unknown, residents are left in limbo, waiting for answers and relief from the relentless drone that has invaded their nights.