Tyler didn't want to report a groundbreaking. I don't blame him, but he did a good job with a story that will have historical importance.

Thanks to Des Moines Register real estate reporter Richard Lane for picking up this important story for an ailing colleague.

Another one joins the party.

William did a great job moderating.

It is said that the worst curse of all is, "May you live in interesting times." We live in very interesting times.

Memorial Day, Iowa.

Meatpacking giant JBS has agreed to follow a plan to help keep workers safe from viruses at seven plants in six states. Why isn't Iowa one of them? desmoinesregister.com/story/money/bu…

Off Hours: A DMR feature on how we spend out time away from work. My take: desmoinesregister.com/story/entertai…

First time since 2019: DMSO Yankee Doodle Pops on the Capitol lawn.

Happy Fourth from DSM USA!

Southren kith 'n' kin: The ain't no rebs.

It's like if Bernie had a band. And drank a lot of beer. #80/35

Michelle Zauner has interesting shoes. #80/35

Most fun RAGBRAI story yet. Thanks, Phil. desmoinesregister.com/story/life/liv…

We got a sneak peek, and it's gorgeous! desmoinesregister.com/story/entertai…

It ain't no Cumming Tap. #TheMercantile

#iowaskies

Ambitious.

Another year, same story: peaking at the right time. cincyjungle.com/2022/12/4/2349…

How much is David Byrne getting paid for this?