Archive for July 2019
NOTEBOOK – Could Hy-Vee’s online locker service serve residents in food deserts?
The expansion of Hy-Vee Aisles Online locker service beyond the chain’s brick and mortar buildings has …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Jamie Xayavong
For years, Jamie Xayavong told her children that her ultimate goal as an emergency medical services professional was to deliver a baby.
“I told them that if I could do that, my career could end …
Read MoreMcLellan: You can’t be a one-trick pony
In the final column of this series where we’ve been identifying what it would take to assume an authority or expert position for your marketing, we’re going to talk about the where.
Essential No. 3 …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: How to defeat Joni Ernst
“Democrats are missing a huge opportunity,” said a familiar voice from a bench in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
I couldn’t see his face in the shadow of a wide-brimmed straw hat, but …
Read MoreScience Center kicks off Countdown to Apollo 50 events
The Science Center of Iowa is launching a series of events in July and August to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing. The events begin at 6 p.m. today with a …
Read MoreHuggins to leave Reynolds administration
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today that Catherine Huggins, her chief advisor, will return to her previous role as executive vice president at Huggins Consulting Group on Aug. 1. Huggins will remain a close advisor to …
Read MoreDSM International Airport awarded $4.7 million infrastructure grant
Des Moines International Airport will receive $4.7 million in federal funding to reconstruct an aircraft parking apron and a taxiway. The funding is part of $477 million in Airport Improvement Fund infrastructure grants announced today …
Read MoreHy-Vee wants to sell liquor at its Des Moines convenience stores
Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its alcoholic offerings at its convenience stores.
The retailer is asking Des Moines’ Board of Adjustment to allow the sale of liquor at three gas station/convenience stores: 1113 East Army Post …
Iowa Democratic lawmakers try again on medical cannabis
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Two Democratic lawmakers who led an effort to expand the state medical marijuana program are trying one more effort to make the treatments available for more people and more conditions. After a bill expanding …
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