The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is recommending that you not eat any romaine lettuce. Iowa Deputy State Epidemiologist Ann Garvey says the warning comes after an E.coli outbreak. “While there’s been no illnesses identified in Iowa to date — there’ve been 32 people from 11 other states across the U.S. and 18 people from […]Powered by WPeMatico
Projects to rehabilitate old buildings in six Iowa cities were awarded a combined $23 million in state tax credits Tuesday. Brooke Miller is a spokesperson for the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), which helps administer the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. “It’s designed to promote the retention of unique, character-defining buildings and building features […]Powered by WPeMatico
A new federal report on third quarter activity in Iowa’s state-chartered banks shows an increase in deposits and loan activity. The report comes from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and it’s about banks incorporated under a State of Iowa permit called a “charter.” State-chartered banks in Iowa made more than $60 billion worth of loans in the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Gas prices have been dropping faster than the temperatures in the last few days and Iowa is leading the way. “In Iowa prices have retreated a whopping 41 cents-a-gallon — making it the leader in all drops across the U.S.,” according to AAA Iowa spokesperson Rose White. She says a variety of issues that had […]Powered by WPeMatico
Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year and many savvy Iowa air travelers are spending a little extra for a big convenience. Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines Airport Authority, says TSA Pre-Check allows for expedited security screenings, which is a big plus as the regular […]Powered by WPeMatico
The July 19th tornado in Marshalltown damaged the roofs of three elementary schools and the administration has found it also blew a big hole in the district’s enrollment. Marshalltown school superintendent Theron Schutte says the resumption of classes this fall revealed that some families had left town. “We lost the equivalent of ninety students from […]Powered by WPeMatico
Drake will play at Iowa State December first to complete the 2018 football season. The Bulldogs and Cyclones kickoff at 11 a.m. at MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in what will be the first meeting between the two programs since 1985. The Cyclones will be Drake’s 11th opponent of the season after both teams’ […]Powered by WPeMatico
A 21-year-old who was living with his 66-year-old grandmother in rural western Iowa has been charged with killing her. In late June, Cheryl Stowe’s co-workers asked the Monona County Sheriff to do a welfare check at her home near Castana. She wasn’t there, but her grandson was and authorities arrested Eliot Stowe on an outstanding […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowans need to beware of a holiday gift exchange called “Secret Sisters” that’s popping up on Facebook and other social media sites. Jeff Niebaum, with the Better Business Bureau in Omaha/Council Bluffs, says it sounds like a great way to get a sleigh full of gifts in the season ahead for a modest investment, but […]Powered by WPeMatico
