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Iowa county not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or seeking approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Iowa’s New THC Regulations
On Monday, July 1st at midnight, a new law went into effect, causing some restaurants, bars, and distributors to panic. It's a new state law focused on the use and sale of tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. The new law (HF 2605) does not outright ban THC in products like...
KCCI Investigates: Waukee mom says to advocate for your children in swim lessons as swim schools grow in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in decades, the Center for Disease Control reports drowning deaths are increasing across the country: 500 more per year 2020 through 2022. Drowning is preventable, water safety experts said, but remains the No. 1 cause of death in kids ages 1...
Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa
Food, music and fireworks will all be in abundance on Thursday across Iowa as part of July 4th celebrations. Notable events for the holiday include firework shows, parades and a three-day jazz festival. Due to flooding along the Mississippi River, many planned Fourth of July events near the river have been canceled or postponed like […] The post Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores (7-2-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at our local Iowa high school softball highlights and scores from July 2nd, 2024: Sioux City East 5, Sioux City North 4 CB Lincoln 7, Sioux City West 2 Central Lyon 12, Sibley-Ocheyedan 0 Hinton 14, Unity Christian 2 Okoboji 8, G-T/R-A 5 Remsen St. Mary’s 12, […]
Megan Staude pleads guilty to lesser charge in newborn son’s death
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A Norwalk woman charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 death of her newborn son has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Judge Charles Sinnard said on Wednesday morning he has accepted a guilty plea from Megan Staude to one count of second-degree murder. She faces up to 50 years in prison […]
New Iowa law means more 14 and 15-year-old drivers on the road
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law went into effect this month changing the type of license that young teens can get to drive to school. The Special Minor’s Restricted License replaces the Minor School License and adds more freedom to 14 and 15-year-olds who choose to get one. With a SMRL teens can drive […]
The Equitable marks centennial with opportunities for commercial, residential uses
The Equitable Building recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its opening with tours of the iconic downtown Des Moines building, including a peek at opportunities for retail and commercial space, and residential living. Representatives of JLL, the brokerage firm that markets the Equitable’s commercial space, and members of its residential...
Des Moines Buccaneers out of Merle Hay hockey arena plan; mall says an arena is still a go
A planned arena at Merle Hay Mall will move forward despite the Des Moines Buccaneers pulling out of the project, mall CEO Liz Holland said Tuesday. Holland, who in May said the junior pro hockey team and the mall had agreed to the principal terms of a lease, confirmed Tuesday that, as...
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