desmoinesregister.com —  3+ hour, 59+ min ago

...creating a system that would encourage waste, fraud, and abuse -- except that's exactly what Senate File 478 (the pro-corruption law) is about.... ...Iowa"s new pro-corruption law is shocking and indefensible -- and as Iowa"s former chief public corruption prosecutor, I know a thing or two about... ...A nationwide coalition of leaders who consistently uncover waste, fraud, and corruption pleaded with the governor and the Legislature to stop this... ...Before the Legislature passed and the Governor signed the pro-corruption bill into law, the auditor"s office could require government entities to...

desmoinesregister.com —  3+ hour, 9+ min ago

...This community event is headed up by a group of dedicated volunteers and organized with the help of Grimes Chamber & Economic Development. ... ...For more information, follow Governors Days on Facebook or visit www.governorsdays.com 8-9 a.m.... ...Saturday, June 10 at American Legion Shelter House, Van Meter.... ...Granger Parks and Recreation will host Yoga in the Park on Saturdays at Centennial Park from June 4 through Aug....

desmoinesregister.com —  2+ hour, 56+ min ago

...Andrew Lee Toppenberg, of Tustin, California, mistakenly ended up at Canada's Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, Ontario after following... ...GPS coordinates that were entered incorrectly, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.... ...Police said the money and drugs were located throughout the car.... ...Video:3 arrested as large fight breaks out while California school board discusses Pride Month Toppenberg was charged with suspicion of the possession...

desmoinesregister.com —  4+ hour, 21+ min ago

...Iowa Cubs infielder Jake Slaughter got a phone call from his father, Michael, following the team"s April 14 game at Principal Park.... ...Mickey, a legendary football player and coach back in Louisiana, had died six days earlier.... ...He's been so impressive that Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins raved about Slaughter during a recent visit to Principal Park.... ...Mickey wasn't a baseball player. But he still had plenty to offer Jake. More:Nick Madrigal has raked since joining the Iowa Cubs....

desmoinesregister.com —  4+ hour, 46+ min ago

...“I'm looking forward to another great season and I'm really excited about the vendor offerings this year,” said Lynsi Pasutti, executive director... ...of the Perry Chamber of Commerce.... ...The Perry Public Library"s Healthy Steps produce giveaways are set to return on the fourth Thursday of the month.... ...Pasutti said a number of currency programs will be available for shoppers to access food at the farmers market, including SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks...

desmoinesregister.com —  3+ hour, 52+ min ago

...The farmhouse burger, $17.50 Alba in the East Village specializes in farm-to-table fare and changes its menu seasonally to take advantage of fresh... ...The versions on this list span hamburgers found at a diner, at a burger specialist and at one of the top restaurants in Des Moines, among others.... ...Every diner should have a burger, and the elevated diner Clyde's in the East Village offers a fine version.... ...The namesake Zombie burger comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onions, but other novelty names include the East Village of the Damned...

desmoinesregister.com —  14+ hour, 59+ min ago

...kids under the age of 18, you bet I would support it," Pence told the Des Moines Register.... ...Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence said Wednesday in Iowa that he would support a national ban on gender-affirming care for transgender... ...The American Medical Association, American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics all recommend providing transgender kids... ...Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has criticized former President Donald Trump, arguing he gave too much authority to Dr....

desmoinesregister.com —  3+ hour, 50+ min ago

...John Peak III, 25, was charged in the January 2022 death of 21-year-old Eli Reed.... ...Although Peak could have faced up to 12 years in prison, court records show Judge Paul Scott on Friday instead ordered a deferred judgment, placing... ...Hicks, spokesperson for the Polk County Attorney's Office.... ...More:Pieper Lewis gets 20-year sentence, but then is placed on probation again Peak's attorney, Alfredo Parrish, said afterward the shooting had...

desmoinesregister.com —  3+ hour, 50+ min ago

...In an agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Illinois-based Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. will pay the fine and have to make improvements... ...A Des Moines soybean processing plant has been hit with a $20,000 fine for allegedly exceeding the state's limit in harmful pollutants emitted into... ...ADM owns and operates a soybean processing plant in Des Moines at 1935 E. Euclid Ave.... ...Environmental Protection Agency. Hexane also is a hazardous air pollutant. The facility also emits particulate matter....

desmoinesregister.com —  3+ hour, 39+ min ago

...Des Moines lands on another best list -- this time for young graduates Des Moines has been named one of the top five small U.S. cities for young... ...Young graduates shouldn't be fooled by Des Moines" status as Iowa's capital, according to Pheabs, it's still a small city "brimming," with opportunitiesDes... ...Daniel Tannenbaum, Pheabs" founder said that, "As young graduates navigate their professional journey, it's crucial to consider the right environment... ...Des Moines also has a low unemployment rate, which Pheabs said offers, "a favorable environment for young professionals."...