WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Hy-Vee is helping customers save time and make their lives easier by now offering online orders in as fast as thirty minutes.

The new option is available at all Hy-Vee stores and allows online shoppers to choose from in-store pickup with no minimum order, or delivery, in as fast as thirty minutes. In-store pickup is free for Hy-Vee PERKS Plus members, and $4.95 for delivery.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Stephen Waymire as Administrator of the Iowa Lottery.

Waymire has served as the Iowa Lottery’s Investigations Bureau Chief and a member of its executive management team since 2022, after more than thirty years in law enforcement with the Des Moines Police Department.

“I’m pleased to appoint Stephen Waymire to lead the Iowa Lottery as its new Administrator,” said Gov Reynolds.

From left: Elizabeth “Libby” Abbas, John T Pham, Jeffrey Dikis, and Leah Glasgo

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences names its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.

GRINNELL, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — The Midwest Conference announced its 2025-26 Academic All-Conference Team, recognizing 1,708 student-athletes for success in academics and athletics over the past academic year.