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Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls
A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]
Off Hours: Raegan Kime shows dairy cattle at the Iowa State Fair. She shares her top tips.
Off Hours, your freeweekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about karaoke bars, where to go thrifting, where to buy crafts, Black-owned businesses, vegan restaurants, gluten-free options, the Amana Colonies and where to buy plants. Hello, Des Moines. I'm Raegan Kime and I am taking over Off Hours to tell you about the Iowa State Fair. This year, I am interning with the fair, working on graphic design. But this isn't my first fair. I have...
Iowa Board of Regents approves fiscal year 2025 budgets
The Iowa Board of Regents approved state universities’ fiscal year 2025 budgets at its Wednesday meeting and heard from university presidents about how they are spending state and private dollars. After receiving flat funding from the state in fiscal year 2024, the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University received a […]
Storm Reports for Wednesday, July 31st
(Area) Severe storms rolled through southwest Iowa Wednesday evening with numerous reports of strong wind gusts. The following reports are from the National Weather Service:. 76 mph wind NW Silver City in Mills County at 6:04 p.m. 70 mph wind SW of McClelland in Pottawattamie County at 6:06 p.m. 73...
Gov. Reynolds offers support for other states passing laws like Iowa ESA program
After winning her years-long battle to pass Iowa’s program providing public funding for private school education, Gov. Kim Reynolds is taking on a role to help promote “school choice” measures in other states. The Iowa governor is now the co-chair of American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)’s “Education Freedom Alliance,” an initiative launched by the think […]
Iowa has nation's second-highest share of 65+ workers
Data: BLS; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosIowa has the second-highest share of people 65 and older in the workforce, according to preliminary 2023 census data.Why it matters: The composition of a workforce influences business decisions and impacts the state's economy, Peter Orazem, an economist at Iowa State University, tells Axios.State of play: Nationally, 18.7% of adults 65 or over were still working last year. Iowa had 23.9%, while Vermont had the most with 25.6%.Threat level: Businesses factor in their ability to attract and retain workers when locating or exciting locations, Orazem said.Workforce retention and attraction were the top concerns among Iowa executives in a recent Economic Outlook Survey from the Iowa Business Council, the DSM Register reports.The big picture: It's not uncommon these days for older Americans to stay in the workforce, particularly in states with older populations.Today's older workers are better educated, work more hours and are more likely to receive employer benefits, compared to past decades, per a 2023 Pew Research Center report.Read more
Summit says Republican lawmakers lobbed ‘improper attack’
Summit Carbon Solutions castigated a group of Republican state lawmakers who oppose the use of eminent domain for its project, saying their arguments are “perplexing” and unsupported by a majority of the Legislature. The company, which seeks to build a sprawling carbon dioxide pipeline network in five states, made the remarks this week in response […]
Quiet night ahead, more heat, humidity and storm chances Thursday
It was an interesting day for July’s last day. A few rounds of storms occurred in a few hometowns. But other hometowns didn’t receive a single drop. This is very typical of the ring of fire pattern we’re in thanks to the clusters of storms. Indianapolis also took a little while longer to heat thanks to the extended cloud cover of the day. We aren’t done with the heat, humidity and storms yet August opens Thursday.
Bricks Fall Off Cedar Rapids Building Causing A Gas Leak
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Investigators aren't sure what caused bricks to fall off a Cedar Rapids building this morning. Fire crews were called to the Ecumenical Community Center on 6th Street at 2nd Ave SE around 2am this morning after neighbors called 911 reporting a loud noise. The Cedar Rapids...
Blairs Ferry Road Bridge Turn Lanes to I-380 CLOSED
If you plan on jumping on Interstate 380 from Blairs Ferry Road anytime soon, you're about to be greeted by orange cones and a detour sign. A resurfacing project on the bridge has many turn lanes closed. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that a bridge resurfacing project on the Blairs...
Cedar Rapids Police Trying to Identify Suspect in Connection to a Burglary
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar Rapids Police Department is asking the public's help in finding a suspect. The man is wanted in connection with a burglary investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department at p.cavin@cedar-rapids.org.
Northeast Iowans Score $20,000 in Lottery Winnings
A pair of northeast Iowans have recently scored a combined $20,000 in Iowa Lottery winnings. The Lottery says 65-year-old Joe Brennan of Osage won $10,000 with his “Beat the Heat” scratch ticket purchased at Casey’s on Main Street in Osage. Winning came at just the right time...
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