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Fireworks shortage could put a damper on Independence Day celebrations this year

Entertainment

Fireworks shortage could put a damper on Independence Day celebrations this year

Small Business

Restaurants feeling the pinch as prices rise

Owners are trying to avoid passing rising costs onto diners.
Business

Iowa restaurants eye teenage workers to fill employment gaps

The general manager at Giordano's in West Des Moines says short staffing has become more of a problem towards the end of the pandemic.
Vaccine

Beaverdale businesses create punchcard for fully-vaccinated residents as Polk County eyes its own incentive

The "Community Immunity Card" allows Iowans who received their second dose at one of three participating pharmacies to get discounts at 16 Beaverdale stores.
Small Business

Beaverdale business booming with upholstery requests

Since last summer, Custom Upholstery has seen an increase in inquiries and customers, and currently, are backed up for four months.
Coronavirus

Lack of lifeguards forces gym to shorten pool hours

COVID-19 continues to impact staffing shortages for all Iowa businesses. It's especially noticed among pools in the Des Moines metro.
Small Business

Specializing in renovated goods, Newton business ... renovates

“We breathe life into old things," owner Mike Sell said. "And that’s kind of what we did to the store."
Tech

App shines a light on Altoona businesses

Deetz recently added Altoona to its small list of cities in Iowa to feature. The platform is intended to inform users about the latest deals each business has.
Money

'Less than a month to figure it out': Iowans react to federal unemployment payment cuts

The $300 weekly payments were supposed to end in September, but Gov. Reynolds announced Tuesday that they will end next month on June 12.
Small Business

Anger issues? Go ahead and break something.

New business lets you smash away your frustrations.
Coronavirus

Dress shops, florists and more wedding vendors seeing surge in business

The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of couples to cancel or postpone their weddings in 2020. Now, things are starting to look up for vendors.
Small Business

Take a road trip through small towns, support small businesses at the same time

Iowa State University created a program that lets participants explore small Iowan towns and showcases small businesses in those towns to help boost sales.

'Summer PB&J Drive' to benefit Iowans in Need

Former ambassador Nikki Haley praises Gov. Reynolds, criticizes President Biden at Iowa GOP event

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Heavy rain falling over southern Iowa tonight

Summer heat can bring dangerous conditions to Iowa's highways

Olympic track trials: Emma Coburn wins 3,000-meter steeplechase

Iowa bill that would have allowed college athletes to profit off their name, image, likeness failed to advance

Cubs combine for MLB's 7th no-hitter of 2021, tied for most in modern era

Search for survivors of Miami-area building collapse goes into the night

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Fireworks shortage could put a damper on Independence Day celebrations this year

Restaurants feeling the pinch as prices rise

Iowa restaurants eye teenage workers to fill employment gaps

Beaverdale businesses create punchcard for fully-vaccinated residents as Polk County eyes its own incentive

Beaverdale business booming with upholstery requests

Lack of lifeguards forces gym to shorten pool hours

Specializing in renovated goods, Newton business ... renovates

App shines a light on Altoona businesses

'Less than a month to figure it out': Iowans react to federal unemployment payment cuts

Anger issues? Go ahead and break something.

Dress shops, florists and more wedding vendors seeing surge in business

Take a road trip through small towns, support small businesses at the same time

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