DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * Projects will leverage private investments to revitalize downtowns across the state * * * The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $930,808 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities around the state. The grants help redevelop or rehabilitate underused buildings as a way to stimulate economic growth and further investment in Iowa's historic main  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 7 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently confirmed zebra mussels in Saylorville Lake, after concerned boat owners contacted the DNR while removing their boats from Saylorville for the winter. Staff with the Iowa DNR confirmed the presence of zebra mussels on multiple boats in the Saylorville Marina area and will conduct additional monitoring around Saylorville Lake next su  more

MUNCIE, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University's Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. The conversation is part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, which was established by the university in 2008. The former Late Show host will interview Ms. Clark, who  more