DES MOINES – On Friday, Dec. 20, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of 223 jobs and result in $20 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Rock Valley and West Des ...
GRUNDY CENTER – Travis J. Mesenbrink, left, was recently honored for five years of service with the Grundy County Secondary Roads Dept. He received his service award from Grundy County Engineer Jeff Skalberg. Sun Courier note: The print edition of this week's newspaper incorrectly ...
Iowans should expect to see further property tax law changes brought up in the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers said during the Greater Des Moines Partnership legislative leadership breakfast held on Dec. 3. Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner, House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl, House ...
DES MOINES – After a very dry September and October, above-average rainfall in November improved drought conditions for most of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. November’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 3.25 inches, or 1.43 inches above normal. Total ...
IOWA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will again be partnering with Iowa deer hunters to collect tissue samples to monitor for chronic wasting disease during the upcoming gun seasons. The goal is to collect samples from each county, with higher quotas based on the presence of or ...
Editor's note: Due to an issue with our WordPress software, the formatting of this story is not up to our standards and we apologize. For a version of the story without said formatting issues, please pick up a print copy of this week's newspaper. DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of ...
REINBECK – Members of the Gladbrook-Reinbeck High School Drama Dept. staged another terrific musical comedy production last weekend with their fall performance of “Sister Act” under the direction of Cecilia Shutt, Courtney George, and Greg Tessendorf. Much like last year, senior ...
GRUNDY CENTER — An area native is bringing decades of experience in the restaurant business on the East Coast back to her Iowa roots. Jeanmarie Harper owns and operates Mean Jean’s at 2201 Commerce Dr. in Grundy Center, which officially opened on Friday, Nov. 15, after a two-week soft ...
DES MOINES – The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across Iowa to promote road safety during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Drivers can expect to see increased police presence on Iowa roads through December 1, 2024. As families travel ...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with an ISave 529 giveaway. "Visit ISave529.com before December 31 and register to win a $5,290 ISave 529 contribution," Smith said. "It's the perfect gift that can ensure your child's dreams are as unique as they are. … ...