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With Iowa’s new hemp law taking effect, THC beverage producers launch new drinks
With a federal judge refusing to block the enforcement of a new state law restricting THC-infused drinks, Iowa manufacturers are debuting new drinks that conform to state regulations. The Iowa-based companies Climbing Kites in Polk County and Field Day Brewing Co. in Johnson County have pursued a lawsuit challenging a measure passed by Iowa lawmakers […]
Racehorse owners sue national organization over tax assessments in Iowa
Two racehorse owners at Polk County’s Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are suing the national nonprofit horseracing organization that collects taxes and fees from owners. Joseph A. Kelly of Des Moines, a thoroughbred racehorse owner who owns three horses that race at Prairie Meadows, and Douglas L. Anderson of Arkansas, who owns two horses that […]
State Auditor Sand To Host Town Halls In Area On Thursday
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand invites the public to join him for several town hall meetings scheduled for Thursday in four area counties. Sand will host the first town hall of the day in Crawford County in Denison’s Washington Park from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sand will share updates from his office’s efforts to monitor and protect taxpayers’ money and root out waste, fraud, and abuse in state, county, and local governments. He then heads to Carroll’s Southside Park for a town hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. before traveling to Sac City Park in Sac City from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sand finishes the day in Rockwell City at the Calhoun County Courthouse’s gazebo from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend any of these town hall meetings. A list of the upcoming dates, times, and locations for Sand’s town halls in the region is included below.
U.S. courthouse annex in Des Moines expects restaurants, fitness club, other new tenants
The now-vacant U.S. Courthouse Annex on the banks of the Des Moines River is trading courtrooms for coffee shops. With the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the U.S. Attorney's Office relocating to the new federal courthouse on the other side of the river, the government building will welcome new, commercial tenants. The 109,513-square-foot structure...
Local Students among Simpson College President's List Spring 2024
INDIANOLA, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced that 167 students made the President's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the President's List achieved a 4.00 grade-point average. David Lochner of Davenport (52806) Layla Muhammad of Davenport (52806) Bailey Petersen of Davenport (52804) Zach...
Total Health Experience to break ground Thursday on Urbandale medical campus
Total Health Experience is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art medical campus planned on 25.3 acres, north of Interstate Highways 80/35 in Urbandale. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. When completed, the campus will include up to nine buildings with 265,000 square feet of newly constructed space. Dr. John Tentinger, a local radiologist, is spearheading the development. For more information about the project, click here.
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 4, 2024: Caitlin Clark sets record
Featured front page Millions watch on March 3, 2024, as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA Division 1 scoring record, the Des Moines Register reports...
MSTM's German repeats as KMAland Pitcher of the Year
(Martensdale) -- The sterling pitching of Campbell German did wonders for Martensdale-St. Marys softball over the past five seasons. Today, German's five years of dedication and brilliance are rewarded with the 2024 KMAland Softball Pitcher of the Year honor. While her team finished one game shy of their ultimate dream...
CBS Sports ranks Iowa's Big Ten schedule among easiest in conference
DES MOINES, Iowa-- As football season draws near, optimism for Hawkeye football is beginning to skyrocket. Iowa will have one of the nation's most elite defenses returning and a renewed sense of excitement about the offense. CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli recently ranked all of the Big Ten conference schedules ahead of the 2024 season. Iowa checked in at No. 13.
Reiland joins REMAX Precision Urban Office, adding CRE services, helping team advance mission of empowering women
Abi Reiland has joined the Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team with REMAX Precision Urban Office as president of commercial real estate as Hopkins and her team add the commercial sector to the services they offer. Reiland, who also is owner and director of CrossFit 8035 businesses in the metro, recently...
ISU study puts extremely high price on evolving hog virus
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa State University researchers estimate a viral disease cost the U-S pork industry more than one-billion dollars each year between 2016 and 2020. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome or PRRS (PURS) can be deadly for pigs, and it can reduce a sow’s ability to give birth to healthy piglets. Derald Holtkamp, an I-S-U professor in veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, says it’s hard to stay ahead of PRRS because it mutates so quickly. “Several times we thought we had the PRRS virus kind of sorted out,” Holtkamp says. “We thought we had solutions to control it and within a few years, we are made to look stupid again. It just has this ability to continually evolve.”
Lucca finds its ‘sweet spot’
Lucca just turned 20 years old. It has nurtured some of the city’s very best chefs and restaurateurs. Owner Steve Logsdon brought David Baruthio (Baru66 and four other places) here from France when he opened. Derek Eidson (Django and Guesthouse Supper Club) followed him. Logsdon is a James Beard Best Chef Midwest semifinalist himself. His brother, Joe, who makes Lucca’s bread, is a James Beard National Best Pastry Chef semifinalist. Steve began his career in a similar incubator for talent. He worked the kitchen with George Formaro and Chuck Fuller at Mike Lavalle’s City Grille.
Conservation of the endangered bonobo
Did you know seven of our closest living relatives are located right here in Des Moines? No, it’s not your favorite uncle or grandpa. Instead, it’s bonobos — a great ape species. The apes are part of the Ape Initiative, a nonprofit located in Des Moines dedicated...
Ben McCollum at Drake Diner
Ben McCollum is Drake University’s new head men’s basketball coach. Previously, he won four national championships including three in a row at Northwest Missouri State. In town amongst recruiting trips to Atlanta, Augusta and Phoenix, we asked him to lunch and met at, where else, Drake Diner. That...
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
Today and Tomorrow are Last Days to Donate to Bagley Public Library for Highway 141 Garage Sales
The final days to make donations to the Bagley Public Library for the Highway 141 Garage Sales are today and tomorrow. According to the library, household items can no longer be brought in, but they are still accepting baked goods and produce. The Highway 141 Garage Sales are tomorrow and Saturday, and there will be several locations in many of the towns along Highway 141. Those wishing to donate baked goods for the Bagley Library fundraiser like bars, pies, cakes and other sweet treats or breads, and produce like cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and much more can do so today from 1-6pm, and tomorrow beginning at 8am.