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Restaurant inspection update: Grimy blenders, mouse droppings and bad sushi
Inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including octopus left to thaw in buckets, mouse droppings, and grimy blenders used to concoct smoothies. Two Iowa restaurants recently agreed to close temporarily to address the issues found by inspectors. One of the restaurants posed “an imminent health hazard” […] The post Restaurant inspection update: Grimy blenders, mouse droppings and bad sushi appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Drake’s Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy Announces Inaugural Practitioner in Residence
Drake University announced today that Iowa State Representative and former U.S. Congressman David Young will serve as the inaugural Practitioner in Residence at the Ron and Jane Olson Institute for Public Democracy. The program, which was previously unveiled in February 2024, is made possible by a generous $1 million gift from Patty and Jim Cownie.
It's not the Fourth of July without Iowa sweet corn. Here's where to find it this weekend.
If you’re anything like the viral “Corn Kid,” then you can’t imagine a more beautiful thing than Iowa sweet corn. Luckily for you, at least three Iowa corn sellers in the Des Moines metro and some Fareway stores say local sweet corn is available now or will be available by the weekend. Most...
A quick change in rainfall totals reinforces the changing tides of farming - Kelly Nieuwenhuis
Excessive and extreme rainfall made for some very long days in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Kelly Nieuwenhuis has farmed in five decades and this rainfall near his Primghar, Iowa farm reminds him of some noteworthy years of 1983, 1993, 2011, 2018 and 2019. What is different in 2024 is part of our conversation along with the variability of his area and the rest of the Corn Belt and in just how different this is than the last two growing seasons.
Kayden Rubio Game Report: vs Sioux City West
Kayden Rubio produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Jefferson to the win on Thursday. Rubio was dynamite, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over 6.2 innings pitched. Rubio's strong effort led Jefferson over Sioux City West and he'll get...
Police on scene after pursuit ends on I-380 in Linn County
TODDVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities are on scene early Tuesday morning in the area of I-380 and County Home Road in Linn County. The Cedar Rapids Police Department tells TV9 that a pursuit had ended in that area around 2:15 a.m. Iowa DOT cameras in the area show police officers...
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Monday appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:. Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators. Amanda Miller, Pocahontas. Tina Jarvis, Clinton. Amanda Gallant, Polk. Real Estate Commission. John Sweeney, Allamakee. Dakotah Reed, Polk. Alicia Porter,...
Iowa county not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or seeking approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
University of Iowa and Iowa State University drop in U.S. News & World Report global ranks
In the most recent U.S. News & World Report, the University of Iowa fell 45 spots in Best Global Universities Rankings, while Iowa State University's ranking dropped 81 spots. The University of Iowa ranked 180th in last year's list, but fell to 225th in 2024. Iowa State University was ranked 263rd in 2023 and is now ranked 344th.
Iowa Great Lake’s officials begin brainstorming how to relieve flooded lakes
Iowa's great lakes are overflowing and many lakefront homeowners are dealing with water-damaged basements or worse. county officials say plans to help residents and prevent more flooding is in the works.
Popular Retailer With a Handful of Iowa Locations Contemplating Closing
We've seen a large number of national retailers and restaurants throw in the towel recently. Once popular businesses like Walgreens and Red Lobster have been shuttering locations across the country, including Iowa. Now we're hearing of another possible business closing, and they have a few locations in Iowa that would...
Assault on women's autonomy leaves Iowans with a choice
Sami Scheetz represents Iowa House district 78, covering part of Cedar Rapids. In a few short weeks, my wife and I will welcome a baby girl into our family. It’s the best feeling in the world. It’s also terrifying: as a father, I’m faced with the prospect that I’ll raise a daughter in a state where she has less freedom than her grandmother enjoyed.
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