By Laura Hoeft

Communities traditionally embrace the idea of merging or being annexed.

Advantages include lower property taxes, better government representation, better city maintenance, and better utilities. However, Iowa law prevents cities from annexing other cities. Merging is still possible. (more…)

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By Jenna DeLong

Sunsation Spa, part-owned by Drake student Ashley Brady.

Ashley Brady, a Drake student and part owner of the tanning salon, says there is no way her and her boyfriend could have funded the spa without the help of her parents. (more…)

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By Paige Hulsey

Finals week is an important and often stressful time on college campuses. That’s why a local church is offering it up to a higher power. St. Catherine of Sienna Newman Center, also known as “St.Kate’s”, is hosting a Blessing of the Brains on Thursday at 10 p.m.

Focus Missionary Claire Westermeyer says all are welcome to the blessing and prayer service in preparation for finals week. She hopes no one is too startled by the title. (more…)

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By Paige Hulsey

Finals week is an important and often stressful time on college campuses. That’s why a local church is offering it up to a higher power. St. Catherine of Sienna Newman Center, also known as “St.Kate’s”, is hosting a Blessing of the Brains on Thursday at 10 p.m.

Focus Missionary Claire Westermeyer says all are welcome to the blessing and prayer service in preparation for finals week. She hopes no one is too startled by the title. (more…)

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By Tony Tracy

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning lasting until noon on Wednesday. (more…)

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