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Delicious Eastern Iowa Hot Dogs to Try on National Hot Dog Day
Happy National Hot Dog Day! Looking to celebrate today without having to fire up the grill? Here are some of the places in Eastern Iowa that serve delicious varieties of hot dogs, brats, sausages, and/or corn dogs:. 103 8th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Serves Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, Chili Cheese...
Johnson County invests millions in affordable housing and housing-support initiatives
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently purchased a 15-unit property for $1.7 million to be used for affordable housing units. Located at 1102 Hollywood Boulevard in Iowa City, these homes offer newly renovated, two-bedroom, one-bathroom, partially furnished, two-story townhomes and will be available for occupancy after a series of energy-efficient upgrades.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
OMAHA — The nation’s largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its “Nebraska-Iowa Area,” putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City. Rhonda Gerrard will continue to...
John Deere Announces New Layoffs: Iowa Employees Brace for Impact
One of the biggest employers in the Midwest announced yet another round of layoffs. John Deere is a huge player in the agricultural industry and has multiple facilities and factories spread out across the country, several of them being in Iowa. The company's headquarters is in Moline, Illinois; and has...
Broad array of groups object to Summit pipeline permit
Legislators, counties, conservation groups and landowners have asked state regulators to reconsider their permit approval for an expansive carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa. A total of eight requests were filed with the Iowa Utilities Commission in the past week before a procedural deadline on Monday, and they are likely precursors to lawsuits in state […] The post Broad array of groups object to Summit pipeline permit appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can
The companies that are fighting the state’s efforts to restrict THC levels in carbonated beverages claim the state knowingly approved the sale of 12-ounce cans with up to 10 “servings” per can. Ten different Iowa companies are suing the state to block enforcement of a new hemp law that restricts the levels of THC in […] The post Companies claim state approved THC drinks with 10 ‘servings’ per 12-ounce can appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
ISU research identifies possible point of entry for avian flu in cattle
As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found...
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