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AUDIT RELEASED ON CITY OF JOHNSTON’S FINANCES
Bohnsack & Frommelt LLP released an audit report on the City of Johnston, Iowa. The City’s revenues totaled $59,636,297 for the year ended June 30, 2023, a 3.3 percent decrease from the prior year. "We are pleased with the overall audit for the City of Johnston," said Sarah Swisher,...
JOHNSTON RESIDENTS REPORT HIGH SATISFACTION: 94% FEEL SAFE, 84% PLEASED WITH CITY SERVICES
ETC Institute presented the results of the sixth community survey during the City Council meeting on July 1, 2024. The overall results were positive and reflected the city leaders' important decisions to ensure that residents' and businesses' tax dollars are spent wisely. “City leaders work hard to ensure residents value...
Yankee Doodle prep: Behind the scenes as workers set up annual concert, fireworks show
DES MOINES, Iowa — Crews worked through the rain and shine Tuesday afternoon to set up for the30th annual Yankee Doodle Pops hosted by the Des Moines Symphony. Calla Whipp, director of marketing and public relations for the Des Moines Symphony, said they started setting up for the big event one day earlier this year in anticipation of rain.
No O in Omaha: Chasers Offense Stagnates in 4-3 Loss
When the Omaha Storm Chasers were hot in the first half, they were dominant on both sides of the ball. The offense and defense were superb and matched each other in terms of consistency. Omaha’s pitching continues to play well, but the Chasers offense has taken a step back and...
East's Tèa Shouldice Wins 1st In Country At National Speech And Debate Championship
Congratulations to Hills East's Tèa Shouldice on winning first place in the country in United States Extemporaneous speech at the National Speech and Debate Championship in Des Moines, Iowa!. The National Speech and Debate national championships had 6,100 competitors, including 270 speakers in the event that Tèa won after...
Former treasurer of Ankeny Professional Firefighters union charged with theft for embezzling funds
ANKENY, Iowa — An Ankeny firefighter faces first-degree theft charges for allegedly embezzling more than $72,000 from the Ankeny Professional Firefighters Local 4814 union. According to court documents, Zach Farrell was the union's treasurer from 2020 to May 2024. A month later, in June, an investigation began. "We were...
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...
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,...
Motorists are Urged to use Caution in Work Zones over Fourth of July Holiday
(Ames) During the Fourth of July holiday, Iowa’s roadways are busy with many travelers. Work zones are active across the state, including areas affected by recent flooding in northwest and western Iowa. These zones can change rapidly, impacting road conditions. For up-to-date information:. Visit 511ia.org for closures on state...
UI art professor and students cross the state on hand-built bikes
Editor’s note: For six days at the beginning of June, The Daily Iowan photojournalist Jordan Barry participated in a bike tour with University of Iowa Art School professor Steve McGuire and his students as they biked from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Muscatine, Iowa. McGuire and his students rode bikes they put together in his Hand Built Bike classes 490 miles across the state, averaging 83 miles per day, from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River. This piece is written in a first-person perspective to provide a more intimate account of the story.
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