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Des Moines again considers ban on urban roosters after noise complaints

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines is resurrecting an effort to ban urban roosters because of ongoing noise complaints. An effort in 2018 was derailed by urban farmers who packed City Hall to speak in favor of …

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Fight for Air Climb to be held at Principal Park on May 15

The American Lung Association in Iowa recently announced that it will host an outdoor version of its Fight for Air Climb, presented by EMC Insurance Cos., on May 15. This year marks the 18th annual …

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Iowa television, radio broadcasters honored during annual Eric Sevareid Awards

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association recognized five Iowa television and radio broadcasters and one student organization with awards of merit during the 2021 Eric Sevareid Awards, named for the Midwest journalist best known for his …

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Agency encourages ‘vigilance’ after reports of unemployment insurance fraud

Iowa Workforce Development is warning Iowans to keep watch over their unemployment insurance user accounts as Iowans are reporting an increase in fraudulent activity, IWD said in a statement Monday. The announcement comes as some Iowans …

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Metro Waste Authority helping communities replace trees destroyed by derecho

Metro Waste Authority is helping communities in Central Iowa replace trees that were lost in last summer’s derecho. In a news release, officials with the agency announced that 2,950 tree seedlings will be arriving in …

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Fareway adding online shopping to more stores

Fareway Stores Inc. is expanding its online shopping option to nearly 50 of its grocery stores and meat markets, offering curbside pickup at more of its locations. In a news release, the company said it …

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$11.5M in federal funds to provide student mental health aid, expand career programs

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced last week that more than $11.5 million in federal relief funding is available to assist public school districts in providing mental health support and other wraparound services …

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Reynolds makes appointments for dozens of state boards and commissions

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday announced a round of appointments to approximately 40 boards and commissions across Iowa, among them two new members to the Board of Regents — Abigail Crow of Tiffin and Greta …

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Hyper Energy Bar proposed in West Des Moines

A Hyper Energy Bar is proposed at 3737 Woodland Ave. in West Des Moines. The drive-thru and walk-up shop would be located north of Valley High School and near office buildings. Business Record file rendering

Plans …

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University of Iowa announces third presidential finalist

The Iowa Board of Regents has announced the third finalist in the search for the next president of the University of Iowa. Wendy Hensel, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia State …