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Cambridge Analytica/Facebook fallout

A friend who is a retired journalist says she will pull the plug on her Facebook account if it turns out to be true the social media company had a hand in funneling information used …

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State proposes $10M cut in high-quality job program

A new round of cuts in state government, $35.5 million this time, includes $11 million in trims at the state universities and $10 million in the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s high-quality jobs program incentives, the Des …

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Danos funeral arrangements set for Monday

A funeral mass for Greater Des Moines community leader Johnny Danos will be held at 3 p.m. March 26 at St. Ambrose Cathedral. A reception will follow from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wakonda Country …

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown opens for business

The new Hilton Des Moines Downtown opens today, and it is the only hotel directly connected to the Iowa Events Center, according to a news release. “Des Moines has many development projects in the works, …

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Johnson County supervisors consider ‘symbolic’ minimum wage increase

Johnson County supervisors intend to stick to a promise the board made more than two years ago — despite being barred from enforcing the change, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. This week, supervisors will consider a …

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Iowa Senate approves telehealth expansion

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Legislation is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk that would expand access to telemedicine, especially in rural areas facing challenges attracting and retaining health care professionals. House File 2305, approved by …

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April 20: We Are What We Create — An Evening of Art

Host: National League of American Pen Women
About: The National League of American Pen Women Inc.’s national conference is coming to Des Moines for the first time — and you’re cordially invited to a public …

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April 18: Market515

Host: Catch Des Moines
About: Market515 is a one-day conference for the Central Iowa marketing professional. Attendees will hear from industry leaders about new marketing trends, strategies and tips. Catch the latest information on social …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Wreckage found where 5 Iowa brothers served and died in WWII

This is a tale of Iowa history and technology. The USS Juneau, the naval ship all five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo served on during World War II, rested at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean …

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Lawmakers strike deal cutting $35.5M from state budget, including $11M from regents

Des Moines Register: Following weeks of negotiations, Iowa legislators have agreed to a deal cutting state programs and services by about $35.5 million this year in an effort to balance the budget, with state universities shouldering …

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