Mixed-use building planned for former Black Cat site
The former site of Black Cat Ice Cream on Cottage Grove Avenue will be redeveloped into a mixed-used building with commercial space on the ground floor and residential on the second, said the developer behind the project. The ice cream shop closed its operation at 2511 Cottage Grove Ave. last...
SCHOLTEN SPEAKS IN IOWA HOUSE ON CONCERNS AFTER MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTING
STATE REPRESENTATIVE J.D. SCHOLTEN OF SIOUX CITY SPOKE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR IN DES MOINES MONDAY AFTERNOON, ASKING FOR A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE. SCHOLTEN SPOKE OF HIS CONCERNS FOLLOWING THE RECENT FATAL SHOOTING OF ALEX PRETTI IN MINNEAPOLIS BY AN OFFICER WITH ICE. SCHOLTEN’S PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS...
Masa Fries Making Des Moines, IA Go Wild Since Guy Fieri Featured Them
Tacopocalypse serves devastatingly good fusion tacos with Korean bulgogi and wasabi brisket where Sam Auen creates bomb-ass combinations throughout the East Village location. The restaurant operates hipster no-frills space with an extensive vegan menu creating flavorful fusion where Diners Drive-Ins and Dives...
A call to action for all Iowans
Julie Stauch is a fifth-generation Iowan and lifelong problem-solver running to be Iowa’s next governor. Learn more about her campaign at www.juliestauchforalliowans.com. Gubernatorial candidate Julie Stauch issues a letter to all Iowans:. This is not a typical press release. But this is not a typical time. On...
John Deere to recall 99 workers at eastern Iowa plants in February
MOLINE, Ill. — John Deere announced Wednesday it will bring back 99 employees across two eastern Iowa construction and forestry facilities beginning in mid-February. The company said increased production demand and ongoing factory needs led to the callbacks. According to John Deere, Davenport Works will bring back 75...
12 Iowa All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants Worth the Trip
Craving a road trip with endless plates and real Midwestern comfort? Iowa’s all-you-can-eat scene blends small-town hospitality with big flavors, from sizzling hibachi to broasted chicken and pies that taste like home. This curated list highlights dependable, traveler-approved buffets across the state, each with its...
Bill Seeking to End Casino Floor Smoking in Iowa Halted
Another attempt to snuff out cigar smoke on casino gaming floors in Iowa had been fumbled after lawmakers opposed the proposal
Midwest Braces for Longest Arctic Cold Stretch in Years Across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri
Des Moines, Iowa — A relentless Arctic cold pattern has tightened its grip across the Midwest core, with forecasters warning that dangerously low temperatures are likely to persist through Sunday, February 2, impacting large portions of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. Meteorologists say the duration and intensity of...
Three Iowa Bars Make USA Today’s List of America’s Best Dive Bars
Late last year, USA Today put out a list of the best dive bars in America, and three Iowa businesses made the list!
Beginning With The End In Mind
Benediction is the opposite of chatty. You won’t hear her coming down the halls, and you’ll never see a teacher scold her for talking too much during class. She’s described by her friends as humble, independent, and driven. Like many Seniors at MHS, Benediction is future-oriented. With...

















