Violins of Hope brings Holocaust-connected instruments to Iowa
Musical instruments connected to Jewish musicians and the Holocaust are making their way to Iowa for a series of programs. Violins of Hope Iowa is bringing a powerful international cultural initiative to communities statewide through a collaborative statewide residency featuring historic instruments connected to...
Brad and Sarah Lundell Named 2025 Master Pork Producers
The Iowa Pork Producers Association has named its 2025 Master Pork Producers. Among the honorees: Brad and Sarah Lundell of Kiron, recognized for excellence in pork production, sustainability, and community leadership. The Lundells were celebrated at the Iowa Pork Congress banquet in Des Moines last week. The...
Iowa is Home to One of the Best ‘Hidden Gem’ Restaurants in the U.S.
USA Today recently put out a list of the best "hidden gem" restaurants across America, and there's one Iowa spot that made the cut!. USA Today used their network of food writers from all over the U.S. to come up with their list, which features a total of 14 restaurants. Of those 14 eateries, four are in the Midwest,...
Porta-potty filming suspect has case dismissed at state level, federal trial pushed back
DES MOINES, Iowa — Tyler Pavlick of Des Moines, who is in federal custody after allegedly placing cameras in two portable toilets, has had his trial date pushed back. Court records show Pavlick's federal trial date has been pushed to early June, despite being originally scheduled for next week.
Data centers are facing an image problem. The tech industry is spending millions to...
With community opposition growing, data center backers are going on a full-scale public relations blitz. Around Christmas in Virginia, which boasts the highest concentration of data centers in the country, one advertisement seemed to air nonstop. “Virginia’s data centers are … investing billions in clean energy,” a...
Region experiencing dry winter so far
REGIONAL—Bare fields and ditches bereft of snow raise questions about planting conditions this spring. Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan said while it has been drier than normal, there is little reason to fear a lack of moisture. “While much of northwest Iowa has been drier than average so far...
Concept plan reveals potential Walmart or Sam’s Club coming to Waukee
WAUKEE, Iowa — A rezoning plan in Waukee indicates a grocery store and associated gas station could be coming to an already busy part of the western suburb. The plan indicates a request to rezone the plot of land on the northeast corner of Alice’s Road and Hickman Road for commercial development. The plans call […]
Casino Smoking Ban Blocked as Iowa Lawmakers Clash Over Health and Profits
An Iowa Senate subcommittee on Monday rejected legislation that would have removed the exemption allowing smoking on casino floors, despite testimony from health advocates warning of secondhand smoke risks to workers. The bill, Senate File 2051, would have applied the Iowa Smokefree Air Act to gambling structures,...
Iowa, Illinois Join Growing Trend Of “House Burping”
Winter weather is bringing along some odd practices.
Rising Country Singer From Iowa to Release Emotional New Song About Addiction
Iowa's own KC Bruner is making waves in country music, and her upcoming release may be her biggest yet! The 21-year-old singer/songwriter will release an emotional new song this week.
