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Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk. State […] The post Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025 appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa crop outlook far different than 1 year ago
BONDURANT, Iowa — For the most part, corn and soybeans are looking good in central Iowa. Rains have been good, in some places too good, where crops had to be replanted due to crops being washed out. “We are really in a good place at this point right. We’re...
New Mental Health Service for DMPS, Iowa Students Announced
About DMPS Schools News & Information Departments Academics School Board. Edmunds Elementary School was the launch site for a new mental health initiative to provide students in Des Moines and across Iowa greater access to quality care. Dr. Travis Gayles, chief health officer of Hazel Health, was joined by Katie...
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Fareway still planning second Waukee store, but hasn't set a construction date
Fareway still plans to build a second location in northwest Waukee but the supermarket chain does not yet know when. Fareway currently has a store at 200 S.E. Laurel St. in Waukee. The company also owns more than 7 acres on adjoining parcels about 2 miles away at the southwest corner of Northwest Sunrise Drive and Northwest 10th Street, according to Dallas County property records.
Winterset friends team up to generously tip restaurant workers
WINTERSET, Iowa — Two best friends from Winterset are wrapping up an annual tradition. It's a road trip with a mission. Brandy Macumber and Tamara Bane shared this year's adventure with us. They take a trip together every summer and collect donations on Venmo to leave servers at restaurants big tips.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report July 19
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Rudolph Zagar, 39, of 2524 McKinley Ave., Perry, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. *A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
West Des Moines woman allegedly brandishes kitchen knife in fight
A West Des Moines woman was arrested early Friday after she allegedly brandished a kitchen knife in the course of a domestic dispute. Christina Coronado, 38, of 7255 Lake Dr., West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-display or use a weapon and two counts of child endangerment.
Leaf your root worries behind
DNR forester Mark Vitosh shares a cautionary tale about stem girdling roots and discusses how to avoid them. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our Garden Variety newsletter. And check out all the episodes of Garden Variety, the horticulture podcast for all the things you’d like to grow or grow better.
West Des Moines bike shop to offer support for riders along RAGBRAI route
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Bike World in West Des Moines says it's seeing upwards of 20 to 25 customers a day for bike services. Sales manager David Zimmer told KCCI it's important to get your bike checked at least once a year, and especially before a long bike ride like RAGBRAI.
Karol Mueller, Sandy Seeman mark birthdays Friday at Perry Perk
Two members of Perry’s Women of Wonder (WOW) coffee group — Karol Mueller and Sandy Seeman — celebrated birthdays Friday at the Perry Perk coffeehouse with coffee, sweet rolls and Hawaiian leis. Helping them celebrate were Donna Emmert, Kathy Fox, Joyce Franklin, Lois Hoger, Elsie Mace and...
Des Moines Public Works hosts monthly SCRUB event after tornado hits city
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Works says it is making a second pass to pick up storm debris afterMonday's tornado. The city has already hauled away more than 440 truckloads of tree limbs and branches. Homeowners are asked to put any debris at their curb as soon...
City of Perry names Molly Milosevich as housing and development manager
The city of Perry has named Molly Milosevich as the new housing and development manager. Milosevich brings four years of government planning experience to the position. She most recently held the role of assistant planner for the city of Grimes. "I am so grateful for this opportunity to work for...
Celebrating connection at the fair
There’s more to the fair than the food and entertainment. You also have the chance to check out some great deals! Joel Burt, Agent Development Manager of UScellular, shares what you’ll find at their exhibit in the Varied Industries Building. Enter for your chance to win a family...
Full Suite of Services at Capital Landscaping | Paid Content
Paid Content | Monica Emerson, Botanical Designer, talks about the many services available at Capital Landscaping including Patios, Retaining Walls, Landscape Design, mowing, lawn fertilizer programs and fall lawn aeration. Still time to meet with a designer and have installation done before winter.
‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
Drew Harvey, a 26-year-old Black man, was two weeks into his new job at TMC Transportation when he was told by a supervisor he was […] ‘Don’t Know Why This Is Happening in 2024’: Black Man Who Wears Locs to Honor Deceased Father Fired from Company He Says Allows White Men to Wear Long Hair
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