Hy-Vee closing facilities in Chariton, Ankeny on June 24

Hy-Vee is closing food production facilities in Chariton and Ankeny in late June, affecting over 450 employees. Hy-Vee’s Fresh Commissary in Ankeny has produced take-and-bake-pizzas, sandwiches, salads, bakery items and […]

Iowa House votes to create Grocer Reinvestment Fund

The Iowa House has unanimously voted to create a grant program to help grocery stores buy new equipment, update technology or utilities and make other improvements. Representative Shannon Latham of […]

Iowa House sends ‘Anti-SLAPP’ bill to governor

A bill that supporters say will shield Iowans from lawsuits meant to silence critics has cleared the legislature and is headed to the governor. Republican Representative Steven Holt of Denison […]

Forecast calls for continued rain

There were severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of Iowa overnight. National Weather Service Meteorologist Roger Valhalek says several areas got hail. “In fact, there were some places that received […]