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For this reason, Iowa City has suspended its Section 8 voucher program


For this reason, Iowa City has suspended its Section 8 voucher program

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named Erika Kubly. an employee of the city’s Neighborhood Development Services Department. The article has been corrected to identify Housing Authority representative Rachel Carter as the correct source. A housing assistance program in the Iowa City area temporarily stopped accepting new applications this summer after a […]

Will the Raygun Store sponsor the Raygun Breaker? I certainly hope so!


Will the Raygun Store sponsor the Raygun Breaker? I certainly hope so!

Olympic officials defend breakdance artist with zero points “B-Girl” Raygun took the online trolling in her stride following her unique breaking performance. Raygun made it to the Olympics! But it wasn’t the Des Moines store with its quirky T-shirts. So who is the Australian “Raygun” behind the Olympic performance? Breaking, better known as breakdancing, made […]

Shops on 3rd is home to several new stores in Ankeny


Shops on 3rd is home to several new stores in Ankeny

When you walk through the door, you’re greeted by the smell of coffee and Bundt cakes. Then you see the shops that sell your latest outfit or home accessory. Four different businesses have joined forces to open Shops on 3rd, 301 Southwest Walnut St. in Ankeny to combat high rent prices in the emerging Uptown […]

Ames builds $2.6 million wildlife fence at city airport


Ames builds .6 million wildlife fence at city airport

The city of Ames will pay about $2.6 million to build a barrier fence to keep animals away from the local airport. During a special meeting on Tuesday, the Ames City Council awarded the contract to build the fence around the James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport. The fence is designed to reduce the risk […]