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Des Moines proposal to ban roosters, limit chickens hits possible snag from city manager
A proposal to ban roosters and limit the number of chickens per yard in Des Moines has hit a potential roadblock: The city manager is recommending revisions for a "better path forward." The recommendation comes days after a chicken parade circled City Hall in protest of the proposed ordinance changes. ...
[WATCH] Caitlin Clark Shocks Crowd by Joining Country Star on Stage
It seems like Caitlin Clark is enjoying her break off from basketball. For the past nine months, the West Des Moines native has been working her butt off training, playing, and competing. Clark began her senior season of college hoops playing for the University of Iowa in November and played...
Previewing The 2024 Front Row Challenge And Foot Race
The 29th annual Sage Fruit Front Row Challenge presented by Your Life Iowa and Country Builders Racing is set to take place Aug. 5 at Southern Iowa Speedway. The $21,000-to-win Monday night program is part of a busy week for Sprint Car drivers and fans alike. What makes the Front...
Your Cans Will No Longer Be Accepted At Select Iowa Walmarts
Those who aren't taking their bottles and cans back to get their deposit in Iowa are really wasting a huge chunk of money every year. Iowa is one of 10 states that has a "bottle bill" that allows you to return select bottles and cans to be redeemed for a few cents. In Iowa, bottles and cans that are eligible for a return are worth 5 cents. But no matter where you buy your cans or bottles in Iowa, the store charges you a 5-cent deposit. So, if you don't bring your bottles and cans back to be redeemed, you're wasting a lot of money.
Iowa Man Breaks World Record for Largest Eggplant
Holding a world record for anything is a huge accomplishment. Iowa is home to quite a few record holders. There is Keeley and Kambry, twin sisters who hold the record for the most premature twins; and there's Kevin the great Dane who held the title for tallest living dog. News...
Leaders of state’s new Division of Special Education announced as AEA law rolls out
In the upcoming school year, six new leaders will oversee Iowa’s Area Education Agencies as a part of the Iowa Department of Education’s division of special education following the implementation of a 2024 law making major changes to the state’s special education system. Previously, Iowa’s AEAs, the regional agencies providing special education and other assistance […]
Iowa's tax free weekend is underway
(The Center Square) - Iowa shoppers are getting discounts from the state this weekend. The annual tax-free weekend, held on the first Friday and Saturday of August each year, removes the sales tax from shoes and clothing priced less than $100. Also included are items such as pantyhose, bowling shirts, choir clothes and diapers--for adults and children, according to a list from the Iowa Department of Revenue. ...