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8 Things You Can Do At The World’s Largest Truckstop in Iowa …
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Here are a few things you can do at Iowa 80, the World’s Largest Truckstop, besides getting gas. Visit the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. Photo courtesy of the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. Iowa 80 Truckstop founder, Bill Moon, loved to collect antique trucks and other trucking memorabilia. He decided to share with the general public by building the ...
The 5 best pizzas in Des Moines, according to our readers
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Pexels. 5. Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern. 400 SE 6th St. Welcome to Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern, where the spirit of Kansas City pizza is alive and well in Des Moines, making it a standout destination for those seeking a departure from the norm. Here, it’s all about bringing that distinctive Kansas City flavor to the heartland of Iowa, with ...
Seven Haunted Places In Iowa To Visit - Iowa Starting Line
WEBOct 22, 2021 · Mason House Inn, Bentonsport (near Keosauqua) This inn, built in 1846, has several rumored ghosts. The owners of the inn and multiple visitors report hearing footsteps, people talking, music playing and doors opening and closing. Some specific ghosts include a young boy who appears on a landing and tugs on the clothes of passersby, a man named ...
Early voting in Iowa: Where, when and how to vote
WEBAug 13, 2024 · To vote early, the first step is to download an absentee ballot request form from the Iowa Secretary of State’s website. Next, you fill that out and mail it to your county auditor (click here to check who that is). You can only request an absentee ballot between Aug. 27 and Oct. 21. That’s because Iowa law says your request has to make it ...
The 4 best water parks in Iowa, according to our research
WEBJun 3, 2024 · Kings Pointe – Your Kingdom of Water Fun. Embark on a regal adventure at Kings Pointe, Storm Lake’s crown jewel of aquatic amusement. Claiming to be one of Iowa’s finest resorts, this indoor and outdoor waterpark is surrounded by spacious suites and cottages. Kings Pointe unveils a fantastical play area, designed as a watery wonderland ...
How To Reactivate Your Iowa Voter Registration - Iowa Starting Line
WEBMay 7, 2021 · Hundreds of thousands of Iowans lost their active registration status last month due to a new sweeping elections law that state Republicans passed earlier this year.There were 276,836 fewer Iowans with active registrations from April to May of this year, about a 13% drop in one month.. Under the new law, if a voter misses one even-numbered November general election, their status is marked ...
How Iowa Cities Rank In Support For LGBTQ People
WEBJune 2, 2022. Most of Iowa’s major cities are friendly to LGBTQ people, according to a report released by the Human Rights Campaign, a national organization for LGBTQ advocacy. The annual report measures city non-discrimination laws, city services, the city as an employer, how law enforcement interacts with the LGBTQ community, and whether ...
Here’s What’s Different About Gov. Reynolds’ Newest School …
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Reynolds was successfully reelected to another four-year term and ran on a platform of giving parents more say in their child’s education; one such method of doing that was with her private school voucher bill, which she calls “student-first scholarships.”. Her 2022 voucher proposal would have diverted $55 million in public funds to ...
First time voting in Iowa? Here’s everything you need to know
WEBAug 10, 2024 · OR visit your local county auditor in person. In-person early voting: To vote early in person, visit your local county auditor during open hours prior to Election Day, receive and complete the ballot on-site, and return it immediately. You cannot take your ballot home with you if you choose this option. In-person early voting begins no sooner ...