There will be no special session to override budget vetoes, according to Governor Branstad. The governor says Republicans in the legislature do not want to go back to a special session to argue over education funding. The governor also told school administrators to tighten their belts and use their money more wisely.
Story County Republicans turned out to hear presidential candidate Jeb Bush speak at an Ames winery last night. Bush says he has big ideas to grow the country’s economy by 4 percent if elected president.
Des Moines’ city council has managed to keep Marel Meats from leaving the area completely. The council last night approved a package of tax breaks allowing the company to move to Southwest 7th Street.
Templeton Rye has settled a trio of class action lawsuits over its homegrown origin claims. The Iowa whiskey maker is required to change its bottle labels and website language, and provide a pool for refunds. A judge still has to approve the settlements.
The Commerce Department says Des Moines area exports are growing. Total exports in the past year reached nearly one-and-a-half billion dollars, a 6-point-4 percent increase from the previous year.
Des Moines Airport Authority meets today to consider ending the Iowa Air National Guard’s dollar-a-year-lease on 172 prime acres at the airport. The guard moved out the F-16s from campus and have not responded to requests to negotiate a new deal.
More cities have made the “Project Ready” checklist with the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Norwalk and Perry are among the latest to make certification, which Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds says will get them noticed by companies considering Iowa.
Three Iowa men have been saluted as heroes in Van Meter for rescuing a family struggling in the Raccoon River while tubing over the weekend. Trey Rice, Austin Matter and Tommy Rice were given lifesaving awards at last night’s city council meeting.
The brutal heat in greater Des Moines this week is prompting Central Iowa Shelter and Services to use their weather amnesty policy…anyone is allowed in the shelter, even if they’ve already used the shelter for 90 days. They just want to make sure everyone is safe in the heat.
Des Moines gets another feather in its cap…GoodCall Research ranked it the 6th best large metro in the U-S for lawyers and new law school grads. Des Moines was saluted for high average lawyer salaries, affordable housing, job opportunities and area amenities.
Today’s the tenth anniversary of Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Over six million fans have attended events since the arena opened, bringing in nearly 65-million dollars for the city. 
