Today is National Cheese Day and it appears more Iowans are making and eating the dairy product than ever before. Stephanie Clark, a food science and human nutrition professor at Iowa State University, says Iowans are becoming more exploratory in their cheese consumption. “They are going out and trying new, more expensive cheeses that are […]Powered by WPeMatico
Winnebago Industries is announcing plans to expanding its recreational products to boats. The Forest City-based motor home manufacturer announced today that they have acquired Chris-Craft, a recreational boat builder, from Stellican Ltd., which has owned the brand since 2001. Winnebago president and CEO Michael Happe says Chris-Craft is as iconic, premium brand that dates back […]Powered by WPeMatico
A decade after devastating floods, a Linn County official says the Cedar Rapids area still isn’t as prepared as it should be for future disasters. In June of 2008, the Cedar River flooded cities across eastern Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, which was 14-percent underwater. For years, local officials have lobbied for federal funding for flood […]Powered by WPeMatico
A independent review has confirmed a former Plymouth County judge did use attorney proposals for his final orders in some cases without consulting the other side. The Iowa Judicial Branch conducted the investigation after retired judge Edward Jacobson admitted that he directed one of the lawyers to write the final ruling in contested trials a […]Powered by WPeMatico
Class 4A 1. Johnston (9-1) LW #1 2. Dowling Catholic (7-0) LW #3 3. Urbandale (8-0) LW #4 4. Cedar Rapids Jefferson (8-1) LW #8 5. Indianola (8-0) LW #7 6. Cedar Rapids Prairie (7-2) LW #5 7. Waukee (4-1) LW #6 8. Davenport West (5-1) LW #10 9. Iowa City West (8-3) LW #2 […]Powered by WPeMatico
An open house was held Sunday to celebrate the completed rehabilitation of one of Iowa’s architectural gems. The building at 601 Grand Avenue in Des Moines was designed by Mies van der Rohe. The glass-and-steel structure, completed in 1962, has served as the headquarters for the Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities since 1992. […]Powered by WPeMatico
On this final weekend before the Iowa Primary Election, the five Democratic candidates for governor began making their final pitches for votes, while Republican Governor Kim Reynolds said she’ll be ready to debate the candidate Democrats pick. A large crowd gathered in an Iowa City brew pub Sunday afternoon to cheer on Fred Hubbell, the perceived […]Powered by WPeMatico
The process is underway to select a second company to produce medical marijuana products in the state. The end of May was the deadline for companies to file the paperwork with the Department of Public Health requesting a license, and Deputy Director Sarah Reisetter says they had more interest than the first time around. She […]Powered by WPeMatico
A lot of people bargain hunt before making a purchase — and that hunt now includes shopping for a final resting place. Iowa State University regional planning expert Carlton Basmajian discovered the phenomenon of “cemetery shopping” while doing a land use study for the city of Perry’s cemetery. He says the operators of the cemetery […]Powered by WPeMatico
