LANSING — The demolition and rebuilding of a landmark bridge in this idyllic town along America’s greatest river has prompted convoluted detours for commuters and hurt businesses in the city’s historic Main Street district. The Black Hawk Bridge once spanned the Mississippi River to connect Iowa and Wisconsin, acting as a lifeline for Lansing for […]
Nate Willems, the Democrat running for Iowa Attorney General, said he plans to create an enforcement unit dedicated to wage theft recovery if elected in 2026. Willems, a labor lawyer and former state representative, released a “Protecting Your Paycheck” policy platform Wednesday as part of his campaign for Iowa attorney general in 2026, focused on […]
A former Des Moines Public Schools employee who was fired for allegedly having and sharing photos of a school principal’s passport and employment-authorization records is entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Laura Shockley worked for the school district, most recently as an executive secretary, from Sept. 15, 2025, until May […]
Another proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court on behalf of food-delivery drivers in Iowa, this time targeting a large Papa John’s franchise. The lawsuit, which is similar to others filed against Pizza Hut, Casey’s General Stores, Papa John’s and Domino’s in recent years, was filed last week in the U.S. District Court […]
Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 7-8, exempting clothing and footwear purchases under $100 from the state’s 6% sales tax and 1% local option sales taxes. The annual holiday — a feature in 20 other states — gives consumers some relief from sales taxes. Proponents of the holiday argue that it helps […]
