Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of August.
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💼 Business
Former NICU nurse Melanie Clark (founder of Vintage Road Coffee Co.) has brought her coffee brand to MercyOne in West Des Moines.
Her journey shows a blend of healthcare and local business innovation.
📰 Civic
On Aug. 4, police and residents gathered at Evelyn K.
Davis Park for National Night Out and event activities promoted community partnerships amid proposed DMPD staffing cuts.
🎭 Culture
Just days away, the Iowa State Fair will open with games, livestock shows and local food offerings.
Yelp ranks the fair third for its fried fare while USA TODAY 10BEST readers place it seventh — local fans are set to vote for a top ranking next year.
📰 Economy
The statewide advocacy group Growing Iowa's Economy has gathered 30 unions, chambers & companies to provide clear details about future data center projects in the area.
Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce President John Hall said communities can use the information to decide what best suits their needs.
🏛️ Government
Iowa advocates are urging local governments to adopt ordinances regulating data centers before proposals arrive to address issues like water use, noise and traffic.
Over a dozen communities have approved similar rules while a new University of Iowa tool now helps county leaders make decisions.
Local leaders and Congressman Zach Nunn announced federal funding to extend Ankeny Regional Airport’s primary runway by 500 feet, bringing its length to 6,000 feet.
The expansion will allow the airport to support larger aircraft and offer more future flights.
🏥 Health
Iowa is now on the CDC’s list for the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, with 226 cases identified across 48 counties since the start of the year.
Health officials urge residents to wash produce thoroughly (proper hygiene helps reduce risk).
Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the first West Nile virus case of 2026 on Wednesday, Aug.
5 in an adult from eastern Iowa — the test was completed at the State Hygienic Laboratory.
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