Bridgestone announces a tire plant closure in Tennessee with 700 layoffs and other reductions
Bridgestone announced capacity and workforce reductions at its Des Moines agriculture tire plant and additional workforce reductions in U.S. sales and operations.
These Afghans helped the U.S. military. Now, they seek help for Des Moines cultural center
Four leaders of the Afghan community established in Des Moines beginning in 2021 are on a quest to build a mosque and cultural center
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Bridgestone announces a tire plant closure in Tennessee with 700 layoffs, other reductions
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Iowans protest President Trump’s immigration policies
Hundreds of activists from across the state gathered at the Capitol to criticize President Trump's immigration policies.
Iowa immigration law remains blocked, US appeals court says, but second lawsuit to be dismissed
A federal appeals court on Friday sided with the Biden administration's Department of Justice and kept a temporary block on an Iowa law that makes it a state crime for a person to be in Iowa if they are in the U.
Ticker: Bridgestone announces a tire plant closure; People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones
Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company announced in a news release. Bridgestone said the closure will help the company “optimize its business footprint” and “strengthen its competitiveness.”
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Bridgestone to Close Tire Plant in Tennessee, Lay Off 700
Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tenn., truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company said in a release.
ICE arrest at Des Moines courthouse prompts immigration enforcement questions
The new presidential administration's changes to federal immigration policy are prompting questions about where immigration law can be enforced after an arrest Thursday at the Polk County courthouse.
Kitchen Amor, new restaurant and cafe from the owners of Des Fresh Foods, opens downtown
The owners of Des Fresh Foods, which closed in April, have opened a new restaurant in the location called Kitchen Amor. Stephanie Cox and Timothy Kommavongsa opened Kitchen Amor in December. The couple met in the restaurant industry in 2010.
Trump wants tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China. How will that affect Iowa?
Trump plans 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, 10% on China. What will it mean for Iowa's economy, farmers? Last time it left a $2 billion dent
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Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Sal Vulcano, RAGBRAI announcement, more
The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.