The annual Kids Count report ranks Iowa 7th in the U.S. for child well-being, down one slot from last year. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report looks at child economic well-being, education, health and family, and community. Anne Discher is executive director of Common Good Iowa, which advocates for children and families. Discher says it’s […]
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama,