24 Feb 2016

Take a Bite: A Four Day Food Festival April 14-17, 2016 in the Amana Colonies

By Dave Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- If love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you. This April the Colonies will present their first ever Take a Bite: A Four Day Food Festival from April 14th through April 17th. The Amana Colonies, long known...

24 Feb 2016

Naval Intelligence director lacks security clearances, remains on job; Grassley seeks explanation

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to explain why the Director of Naval Intelligence, Vice Admiral Ted N. Branch, remains at his post even though he has not possessed the required security clearan...

24 Feb 2016

Downtown Davenport restoration project

By Davenport Today

The first phase of Restoration St. Louis' City Square project is on pace for a late spring opening. Details on the project and a video update on construction progress is avaialble here:

24 Feb 2016

Loebsack Announces 2016 Congressional High School Art Competition

By Joe Hand

Original works by local high school students due April 8th

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that high school students in the Iowa’s Second Congressional District may now submit their origin...

24 Feb 2016

Iowa Restaurant Industry Growth Substantially Outpaces 2015 Revenue and Employment Projections

By Katelyn Kostek

Accelerated Growth Expected Again in 2016

February 22, 2016 (Des Moines, Iowa) - Iowa's restaurant industry continues to outperform projections on both employment and revenue growth.   The National and Iowa Restaurant Associ...
24 Feb 2016

State Treasury Provides One-Year Deposits to Iowa's Financial Institutions

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/24/2016)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that, as a result of Tuesday's online Invest in Iowa auction, $41 million will be deposited in 27 banks across the state. The state will receive an average ...

24 Feb 2016

Brett Eldredge Announced for the 2016 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Concert Series

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (02/22/2016)(readMedia)-- Brett Eldredge will be part of the 2016 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Concert Series sponsored by U.S. Cellular. Show details are as follows:

Brett Eldredge at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand

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24 Feb 2016

Ames Students Win Regional National Science Bowl® Competition, Secure Spot in National Finals in Washington, D.C.

By Ethan Alpern

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced that a team of middle school students from Ames, Iowa won their regional competition for the 2016 National Science Bowl® (NSB) this past weekend and are advanc...

24 Feb 2016

Safe Electricity Provides Essential Guidelines for Generator Safety

By Kyla Kruse

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – When severe storms and natural disasters cause power outages, it can be an inconvenience—or even a problem—to be without electricity. Purchasing a backup generator can help with preparation for such power outages and p...

24 Feb 2016

Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Private Label 2-ounce Macadamia Nuts Due to Possible Health Risk

By Tara Deering-Hansen

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 23, 2016) — Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling Hy-Vee 2-ounce Macadamia Nuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious ...

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