Creighton economist says higher income buyers spurring retail sales
The latest state data shows Iowa consumers are spending more this year. Total sales and use tax payments to the state were up 3% through October compared to the first 10 months of 2024. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said there’s a pretty clear division, however, between which households are...
Norwalk woman allegedly assaults Norwalk man in West Des Moines
A Norwalk woman was arrested Saturday eveni9ng after allegedly assaulting her husband outside a West Des Moines Wal-Mart. Sarah Ann Evans, 58, of 9046 Old Orchard Dr., Norwalk, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the...
7 Squirrels You’ll Encounter Across Iowa’s Forests and Backyards
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Whether you’re walking through Des Moines city parks or exploring rural woodlots near the Mississippi River, you’re sharing… This article, 7 Squirrels You’ll Encounter Across Iowa’s Forests and Backyards , appeared first on Animal of Things...
New Episode of 20/20 Features Murder of Eastern Iowa Army Nurse
A recent episode of ABC's 20/20 took a deep dive into the 2008 disappearance and murder of Holley Lynn James, an Iowa-native and army nurse stationed in North Carolina.
Iowa Interstate Named Most Dangerous Road In the U.S. For Winter Holiday Travel
(Des Moines, IA) — An Iowa interstate is being named the most hazardous road in the U.S. when it comes to winter commuting. Samsara, a San Francisco-based fleet management tech firm, has placed I-80 in the Hawkeye State at the top of its list of dangerous routes for holiday travel. The interstate has seen a 625%...
4-H Launches New AI Bootcamp for Area High School Youth
Developed in collaboration with the Translational AI Center at Iowa State University, the Iowa 4-H AI Bootcamp introduces participants to the foundations of AI through hands-on learning. Youth will engage in projects involving machine learning, data ethics and real-world AI applications in areas such as agriculture,...
American Legion Post 232 delivers 450 holiday meals to veterans
DES MOINES, Iowa — American Legion Post 232 delivered 450 meals to veterans Sunday morning during its 11th annual Holidays 4 Heros event. Curtis Carrington, the Director of the American Legion Rider Post 232, said that the event is something that the legion plans and prepares for all year long. “Throughout the year,...
Potluck Thanksgiving Could Help Iowans Save This Holiday
Many Iowans will be hitting the grocery aisles this weekend as they prepare for next week’s Thanksgiving feast — but for many families, keeping costs under control is top of mind. Lisa Schiller, spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, reminds shoppers that a memorable holiday meal doesn’t have...
Waterloo Superintendent Informed that Poverty Does Not Affect Education
In a recent statewide superintendent meeting in Iowa, Waterloo Superintendent Jared Smith raised a question regarding the correlation between school performance ratings and free/reduced lunch rates, which are often used as an indicator of poverty. The response he received was that there was no correlation between...
Suburban Struggles: A Floridian’s Perspective on Ankeny, Iowa
A recent social media post has sparked a lively discussion about the city of Ankeny, Iowa. The original post was made by a Florida native who recently moved to Des Moines and works in Ankeny. The user expressed curiosity about why many people in Iowa seem to have a negative opinion about Ankeny.
