There are new rules for “crypto ATMs” in Iowa that let people buy or sell digital currency. The governor has signed a bill into law that limits transaction amounts, so customers may transfer or accept no more than $1000 worth of crypto in a single day. Crypto ATM fees may be no more than 15% […] View Full Story
Fifteen Civil War veterans now have gravestones in Des Moines thanks to a group that works on the forgotten histories of soldiers. Cemetery historian Mike Rowley held a dedication ceremony earlier this month at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines to commemorate their service to the country. “The gravestone is really just a marker and a […] View Full Story
There’s a new program in Greenfield to support the emotional recovery of residents who are struggling after last year’s powerful tornado. Greenfield Chamber of Commerce director Stacie Eshelman said the “mental toll” of surviving this kind of a disaster can sometimes be the hardest to overcome. “I think as Midwesterners or maybe Iowans we just […] View Full Story
The number of crashes and deaths in Iowa attributed to drivers being distracted by their smartphones continues to climb, and a study finds a simple, free feature that’s already on our phones could help to prevent many of those accidents. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA Iowa, says the “Do Not Disturb” function can be activated […] View Full Story
Planting progress varies across the Midwest and Delta. While many farmers are finished with corn and soybeans, others have been rained out for weeks. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Brad Allen, says that as planting winds down, scouting becomes critical for in-season crop pest management. The post Get Out and Scout appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The leader of the Iowa National Guard, Major General Stephen Osborn, talked about the meaning of Memorial Day during a recent event at Camp Dodge. “Memorial Day began as Decoration Day, honoring Union soldiers after the Civil War, and over time it became a National Day of Remembrance for all those who gave their lives […] View Full Story
Motorcycles make up just four-percent of all registered vehicles in Iowa, but the Iowa DOT says motorcycle fatalities last year accounted for nearly 18-percent of the state’s total traffic deaths. Registered nurse Kelly Hilsabeck, the trauma injury prevention coordinator at Emplify Health by Gundersen, says the warmer weather brings out droves of motorcycles, and she […] View Full Story
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