Bill halting new Iowa casinos for 5 years advances in House, may thwart Cedar Rapids' plan
A five-year legislative pause on new gaming licenses is one step closer to pumping the breaks on a proposed Cedar Rapids ...
City of Des Moines facing $17 million budget shortfall
The City of Des Moines is facing a $17 million shortfall in the fiscal year 2026 budget. According to Des Moines City Manager ...
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Lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
House lawmakers on Monday advanced legislation to create a five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa. The ...
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the ...
Flash flood warning issued in Malibu as heavy rain moves through Southern California
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Malibu near the Franklin Fire and Palisades Fire burn scars ...
Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now concerns turn to mudslides.
The intermittent showers sweeping across parts of Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters ...
Spencer city officials meet with Iowa lawmakers on flood recovery efforts
Spencer city officials made the trip to the Iowa State Capitol building on Tuesday to speak to lawmakers in the Iowa House about the ongoing recovery efforts. In late ...