Des Moines Sun

Reynolds issues Harvest Proclamation extension

By Trina Thomas | Jan 9, 2022

A proclamation extension for Iowa was recently issued to address weight lines and grain transportation.

Polk County falls short of CDC's recommended vaccination rate

By Trina Thomas | Aug 7, 2021

The delta variant is throwing a wrench into the COVID-19 recovery plan and, although Polk County has been identified as a "high transmission" county, some businesses are choosing to opt-out of a mask requirement because it can be a detriment to their business.

Recent poll shows most Americans feel pride, patriotism for the Stars and Stripes

By Trina Thomas | Jul 27, 2021

As Americans turn to the Red, White and Blue during the Tokyo Olympics, a poll shows that most U.S. citizens surveyed feel pride or patriotism when thinking of the flag.