FOOD & DRINK
Family shocked to win Iowa Best Burger after only being open for 4 months
ANKENY, Iowa — Rick and Lilia Romero, of Dallas Center, wanted to open a restaurant, and things fell into place for JJ’s Tavern and Grill at the site of a former bar in north Ankeny. When the Iowa Best Burger Finalists were announced, they were shocked to make the list, after only four months in […]
Sports gambling lawsuit attorneys spell out case against the state
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thursday, Sandy Law Firm, Matt Boles, Van Plumb, and Grant Gerleman of Dallas-based Palmer Perlstein issued the following statement in further response to Commissioner Bayens (March statement) after receiving emails from the DPS from an open records request on the DCI’s sports gambling investigation. Bayens: “This was concerning because sportsbooks must […]
Beloved grocery store in Maxwell is closing after 64 years in business
MAXWELL, Iowa — A Story County town's only grocery store is closing after nearly 65 years in business. Logsdon's Grocery is located in Maxwell right along Highway 210 and has been run by Jay and Tom Logsdon. The sign posted on their window says their last day of business...
Marshalltown dance academy overcomes struggle and teaches dancers important life lessons
A dance studio in Marshalltown closed its doors in December after the Marshalltown Mall owner failed to pay the power bills. But, the studio found a new home. Teodora Mitov reports.
15 Iowa puppy mills cited in Humane Society’s annual report
(Iowa) The Humane Society of the United States has released its annual “Horrible Hundred” report cataloging regulatory issues at 100 puppy mills nationwide, including 15 located in Iowa. The report is based on the findings of state and government inspectors. For the 12th year in a row, Missouri...
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