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Reynolds extends bar closures in Johnson, Story counties

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Bars in Johnson and Story counties — home to Iowa’s two largest universities — must remain closed another two weeks to help address the continuing high number of new COVID-19 cases there, Gov. …

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Medical marijuana dispensaries may open soon in Coralville, Council Bluffs

Des Moines Register: The Iowa City area could soon see a licensed medical-marijuana dispensary. The Iowa Department of Public Health announced today that it had offered dispensary licenses to groups in Coralville and Council Bluffs. The …

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Bars in 4 of 6 counties can reopen tonight; Story, Johnson still closed

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Bars around the University of Iowa and Iowa State University must remain closed for now, but those around Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls and Des Moines are free to reopen this evening, Gov. Kim …

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Iowa relief grant program reopened for bars affected by closure in six counties

The Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program will be reopened to provide relief grants to establishments affected by the Aug. 27 closure of bars in six counties, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. Eligible businesses in …

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Casey’s expands curbside pickup service to all of its stores

Casey’s General Stores has launched its curbside pickup service option to all of its 2,000-plus stores, the Ankeny-based retailer announced Tuesday. The new service had been piloted in Kansas City and Des Moines soon after …

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D.M.-area cinemas reopening in time for the pandemic era’s first blockbuster release

Des Moines Register: Theaters are reopening in the Des Moines metro area in time to showcase the much-buzzed-about spy thriller “Tenet,” the first new blockbuster since the pandemic temporarily darkened movie screens in March. Several movie …

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Casey’s expands leadership team with new hires, promotion

Casey’s General Stores Inc., the Ankeny-based convenience store retailer with more than 2,200 stores in 16 U.S. states, has expanded its leadership team with four new hires and one promotion. 
The new employees include:

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Foundry Distilling to distribute free hand sanitizer for students on Saturday

Foundry Distilling Co., which has given away more than 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer since the onset of COVID-19, is continuing its mission to help keep residents safe as school resumes this fall. On Saturday, Aug. …

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Ankeny council OKs tall interstate sign for proposed Casey’s travel center

A proposed $10 million travel center near the interstate in Ankeny will likely move forward after the City Council on Monday decided to allow a 67-foot-tall pylon sign to be erected on the development site.…

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Foundry Distilling partners with Boulevard Brewing to release Midnight Ritual Whiskey

West Des Moines-based Foundry Distilling Co. is partnering with Boulevard Brewing Co. of Kansas City, Mo., to introduce Midnight Ritual, an 89 proof American malt whiskey. The spirit is made with Boulevard’s Unfiltered Wheat Beer …