Habitat gets state funds to build 48-unit townhome development in metro Des Moines
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is awarding Habitat for Humanity more than $700,000 in tax credits to build an affordable housing project in the central Iowa town of Waukee. Walnut […]
Four Pro-Palestinian protesters escorted out of Miller-Meeks fundraiser
A weekend fundraiser for Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks showcased two issues that are galvanizing voters. About a third of the program was focused on remarks from Riley Gaines, a former […]
2024 Iowa high school grad, three others die in Indiana plane crash
A recent high school graduate and an agri-businessman from Iowa Falls are among those who died when a small plane crashed in Indiana Friday. The plane carrying four Iowans took […]
Lottery ticket with large prize will expire Thursday
A Powerball ticket worth half a million dollars will expire Thursday. Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the ticket was purchased at a Kwik Star in Mason City in March. “We’re […]
Three Libertarians appealing to Iowa Supreme Court to get on ballot
A Polk County judge has upheld a state panel’s decision and ruled Libertarians running in three Iowa congressional districts did not qualify to have their names printed on the ballots […]
Sioux City warming shelter to close
The Board of Directors of the Sioux City Warming Shelter announced they will close the doors on October 1st due to a lack of community support and declining resources. Board […]
Iowa Arboretum celebrates new Treehouse Village
The Iowa Arboretum and Gardens in Boone County celebrated the opening of its two million dollar Treehouse Village with a ribbon cutting this week. The executive director of the Boone […]
Casey’s revises its schedule for adding new stores after major aquisition
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain is upping its projection for expansion in this fiscal year. Casey’s Vice President for Investor Relations Brian Johnson talked about the change in a […]
Judge hears legal arguments for Libertarians kicked off Iowa ballots
Attorneys for Libertarians nominated to run in three Iowa congressional districts say a state panel didn’t have the authority to kick them off November’s ballots. A Polk County judge heard […]
Leader says Iowa House GOP priority in 2025 will be property tax reform
House Speaker Pat Grassley says if Republicans retain the majority in the Iowa House after the November election, his focus will be property tax reform. “We’ve made steps in the […]