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Iowa researcher warns higher vape tax could drive people back to cigarettes

As states increasingly implement taxes on alternative smoking products, research from a Des Moines University professor showed the policies could lead people to reach for cigarettes instead — impacting more than just themselves. Des Moines University Assistant Professor of Public Health ...

US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising near their records on Monday after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market. The S&P 500 added 0.8% and pulled within 0.2% of its all-time high, which was set during the summer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 175 points, or 0.3%, ...

Reynolds appoints former Rep. Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she was appointing former Iowa Rep. Jon Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, to serve on the Iowa Utilities Commission. Dunwell fills the spot after the Sept. 4 resignation of Erik Helland, who was appointed to the role in May 2023. The Iowa Utilities ...

Pioneer Days celebration revived in Le Grand, set for Saturday

LE GRAND — Pioneer Days is a community celebration first established in 1999. But lack of volunteers resulted in its cancellation, until now. It returns to Le Grand on Saturday with events ranging from pickleball, arm wrestling, live shows, food, activities for kids, a parade and more. Put ...