A retail chain that’s been a shopping mall staple for ear piercing and jewelry purchases is closing nearly 300 stores nationwide, including three in Iowa. Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy for the second time since 2018. A list submitted to the bankruptcy court indicates the Claire’s stores in North Grand Mall in Ames and Merle […]
$1 billion spending plan for Iowa’s education system
As the legislature moves toward ending its 2026 session, the Iowa House and Senate have approved a bill that outlines $1
