President Trump To Speak At Five Flags Event Center In Dubuque Sunday
(Dubuque, IA) — We know more about President Trump’s Midterm Rally in Dubuque this Sunday. The president is scheduled to speak at the Five Flags Event Center at 3 p.m. on November 1. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will start at 1:30 p.m. President Trump talked up Iowa’s Republican candidates and encouraged Iowans to vote during his speech in Sioux City last Wednesday. Those wishing to attend Sunday’s rally can register for tickets at a link posted on our website.
Des Moines Catholic Bishop: White House Visit Being Exploited
(Des Moines, IA) — The Bishop of Des Moines’ Catholic Diocese says a recent visit to the White House is being exploited for political purposes. Bishop William Joensen [[ JONE-sun ]] was among several Bishops who invited to the White House to privately discuss policies including immigration and private education tax credits. He says it turned into a photo-op with President Trump. Joensen says it’s not a endorsement and he should have been more mindful. A number of other bishops who attended the Oval Office meeting have expressed similar concern about it being used for political purposes.
More Iowans Using Food Banks To Make Ends Meet
(Des Moines, IA) — Soaring food and gas prices are forcing more Iowans to go to food banks for help. Annette Hacker of the Food Bank of Iowa says pantries in 55 counties have seen an uptick in foot traffic, including many new clients coming to the pantries for the first time. Those clients aren’t the only ones facing repercussions from higher fuel prices. Hacker says the Food Bank of Iowa is spending seven-thousand dollars more per-month on diesel fuel to transport the food compared to last year, up from the five-thousand-dollar increase reported in April.
West Des Moines Man Accused of Shooting Cars On I-35 Pleads Not Guilty
(Indianola, IA) — The suspect accused of shooting at several vehicles on Interstate 35 in Iowa is pleading not guilty. Andrew Tanaka [[ teh-KNOCK-uh ]] of West Des Moines was arrested after allegedly firing several rounds at three cars on October 5th, striking one driver in the shoulder. The 27-year old reportedly told law enforcement he had to kill people that day. Warren County Court records show Tanaka is pleading innocent and requested a speedy trial. He is being held at the Warren County jail on a million-dollar bond.
Iowa Joins 19 States and FTC in Lawsuit Against Dollar General
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa is joining 19 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit against the Dollar General Corporation. The complaint accuses the company of mislabeling prices and overcharging customers with higher prices at the register than the prices displayed on shelves. The complaint says Dollar General received tens of thousands of customer complaints across the country about overcharging, yet failed to adequately address the problem.
