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TheatreMidwest announces third season lineup

After having its second season brought to an end because of the coronavirus pandemic, TheatreMidwest has announced the lineup for its third season, including two projects postponed from season two, organizers said in a news …

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Outlets of Des Moines to host drive-thru car show, canned goods drive

Outlets of Des Moines will host a Drive-Thru Car Show and can drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday behind Polo Ralph Lauren, the outlets announced this week. Attendees are asked to bring a donation of …

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Majority of Iowa stocks rise in June

The stock market overall had a strong start in June. That strong start to the month slowly faded as cases of COVID-19 started to rise throughout the country as states started to reopen. While indexes …

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Refurbished 1890s bar centerpiece of new Drake-area restaurant

One of the first things visitors will see when they walk into Crazy Horse Beer and Burgers is a refurbished 1890s-style back and front bar with intricate wood carvings.

The owners of the new restaurant …

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Optimism over projected big yields dampened by fears of drought and continued foreign competition

With a nearly perfect start to this year’s growing season, Iowa corn and soybean farmers could face potential record production this fall, but continued obstacles to trade, the Renewable Fuels Standard and the coronavirus pandemic …

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NOTEBOOK: Who’s in the July 10 issue?

Here’s a list of local people in the July 10 issue of the Business Record and the page number of the article in which they are mentioned. Members can read all of this week’s stories …

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USDA says 11 Iowa counties now in early stages of drought

Des Moines Register: Eleven western Iowa counties entered a drought this week, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Portions of Dallas, Boone and Calhoun counties were listed as being in a moderate drought, the USDA …

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Immigrant groups seek donations for emergency support fund for families

A new initiative is helping Central Iowa immigrant families through the pandemic, but more than 100 families are still on a waiting list for financial assistance. The Central Iowa Immigrant Emergency Support Fund, launched in …

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Bank Iowa co-founder Harry Barr dies

Bank Iowa’s more than 270 employees are celebrating the life and achievements of bank co-founder Harry Barr, who died July 1 at the age of 84. “Harry was a man of adventure and action,” said …

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Polk County 4-H awarded Iowa 4-H Foundation Program Grant

The Polk County 4-H received a $1,000 grant through the Iowa 4-H Foundation for its Mindfulness Workshop Series, the program announced this week. The Iowa 4-H Foundation offers grant support of more than $200,000 each …