A coalition that supports Iowa’s long-standing “Bottle Bill” says 29 counties are now “redemption deserts” where there is nowhere to take an empty beverage can or bottle and redeem the deposit fee. Iowa lawmakers changed the Bottle Bill in 2022. Retailers that sell pop, beer and other beverages can opt out of the requirement to […]
Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral
Roger L. Pomrenke, age 88 , of Lakeside, Iowa died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
