Governor Branstad enters the record books today as the longest-serving governor in U-S history – a record praised by Senator Chuck Grassley in the U-S Senate. Today marks Branstad’s 7642nd day of service as governor.
Ted Cruz is leading Republicans in the latest Iowa presidential poll by the Des Moines Register. Cruz has 31 percent support among likely GOP voters – ten percent more than Donald Trump.
House sales were down last month in greater Des Moines, as median prices went up. The Greater Des Moines Association of Realtors says the 200-plus home sale decline is part of a seasonal slump.
The Webster County Courthouse reopens today after days of cleanup following vandalism a week ago. The Sheriff’s department is offering a thousand dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever trashed the building.
Pouring rain over the weekend forced the Clive Greenbelt and Trail system to close. The National Weather Service says Walnut Creek could crest up to ten-and-a-half feet at I-35.
A power outage and weather-related issues at Water Works Park has forced Jolly Holiday Lights to close for the season. Crew members are trying to salvage displays for future use, after flooding grew worse than expected.
