Good morning, Des Moines.

Urbandale Food Pantry recorded 397 visits last week, averaging 390 daily, as SNAP cuts leave refugees and local families struggling for food.

Pantry officials urge those in need to visit local pantries (they welcome donations) for more help.

Iowa joined 21 states in an FTC suit alleging Amazon raised ad prices unfairly, hurting advertisers and small businesses.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said higher ad costs could be passed to consumers, and the suit, filed Aug. 31 in federal court, seeks billions in damages.

Stellar Industries, an Iowa manufacturer of heavy duty truck-mounted equipment, acquired Minnesota firm Midwest Fire, which makes custom fire truck equipment, on Sep.

2. The acquisition will let the company continue production of Midwest Fire products at its southwest Minnesota plant.

After Urbandale rejected a Buc-ee's proposal, several Iowa communities including West Des Moines expressed interest in hosting the chain — West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble said he will present four or five potential locations as Iowa Gov. Reynolds searches for a supportive community.

EPA granted exemptions to 29 small oil refineries, risking lower demand for local ethanol and biodiesel.

Iowa biofuel leaders say the agency will propose to restore requirements by the end of October & urge swift action to support the state's agricultural industry.

Iowa’s Labor Day events give local workers a day to connect—Lucas will host an all-day festival on Saturday at the John L.

Lewis Museum—and several companies are planning layoffs through October as labor disputes continue.

The University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom met Tuesday where the executive committee backed interim director Luciano Decastro (their candidate for permanent leadership).

They also debated a law that will require students to take two CIF classes for graduation starting July 2028.

Today the Outdoor Recreation Task Force held its second meeting to explore ideas for expanding access to Iowa’s natural areas; members discussed proposals such as allowing walk-in hunting and creating an activity website, with final recommendations due by Oct.

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FEMA approved $5 million in assistance last night to help individuals & farmers in Jasper, Polk, Story, and Warren counties recover from severe rain damage in July, officials confirmed.

Iowa officials recorded 45 kratom-related deaths since 2024, including 16 in the first seven months of this year.

Gov. Reynolds now calls for a total ban as rising poison control calls and potent synthetic products prompt renewed safety concerns.

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