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7 Brew in Council Bluffs plans to open 'in early summer,' second Omaha spot planned

7 Brew in Council Bluffs plans to open 'in early summer,' second Omaha spot planned

  • Andrew Smith Omaha World-Herald

The coffee and energy drink chain 7 Brew is eying another west Omaha location for its second stand in the city and third in the metro area.

Matt Johnson on taking over Railway Inn

Matt Johnson on taking over Railway Inn

    Council Bluffs bar and restaurant owner Matt Johnson took over the historic Railway Inn in 2023. Here, he reflects on his time with the business three years later.

    Moldy ravioli, dead rodents and a worm complaint found in Iowa restaurant inspections

    Moldy ravioli, dead rodents and a worm complaint found in Iowa restaurant inspections

    • Clark Kauffman Iowa Capital Dispatch

    Iowa state, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations recently, including offenses related to moldy food, expired meat, cockroaches and rodents.

    Local hospital worker fired after she was twice accused of being drunk at work

    Local hospital worker fired after she was twice accused of being drunk at work

    • Clark Kauffman Iowa Capital Dispatch

    A Southwest Iowa mental health professional was fired from a hospital last year after being accused of twice showing up for work drunk.

    Blue Bunny brand 'reimagining' its 'iconic blue-furred mascot'

    Blue Bunny brand 'reimagining' its 'iconic blue-furred mascot'

    • Jared McNett Sioux City Journal

    The company, which was founded in Le Mars, announced Wednesday a "reimagination of its iconic blue-furred mascot." There have been seven different "Blue Bunny" logos in the history of Wells Enterprises.

    Gaming commission leader confirmed by Iowa Senate

    Gaming commission leader confirmed by Iowa Senate

    • Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau

    Tina Eick was unanimously confirmed by the Iowa Senate as administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

    Lola's Fine Foods expands into new product lines

    Lola's Fine Foods expands into new product lines

    • Kevin Baskins Des Moines Register

    Lola’s Fine Foods, by any account, is a success story.

    20 must-try restaurants that define Des Moines’ East Village

    20 must-try restaurants that define Des Moines’ East Village

      Eclectic shops and destination dining define the East Village, a lively neighborhood tucked between the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines River just east of downtown.

      Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee's first female president, dies at 63

      Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee's first female president, dies at 63

        Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee's first female president, has died at 63 after a career building the brand with achievements that included landing the first retail endorsement contract with basketball star

        Want to work from home? New ranking says Iowa is a bad place to look.

        Want to work from home? New ranking says Iowa is a bad place to look.

          Iowa ranked among the worst states for working from home, according to personal finance website WalletHub.

          New Council Bluffs Chamber series explores challenges faced by city's hospitals

          New Council Bluffs Chamber series explores challenges faced by city's hospitals

            The chief executive officers of Methodist Jennie Edmundson and CHI Mercy Health hospitals spoke at a Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce forum Friday morning.

            Popular Iowa-based convenience store chain Casey's joins S&P 500

            Popular Iowa-based convenience store chain Casey's joins S&P 500

              Casey's General Stores, the Iowa-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores, had reason to celebrate Thursday with the announcement that it was added to the S&P 500. 

              Jennie Edmundson CEO, Dave Burd, talks about the perception that Omaha has better healthcare

              Jennie Edmundson CEO, Dave Burd, talks about the perception that Omaha has better healthcare

                Dave Burd, CEO of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, addresses the perception that Omaha has better healthcare than Council Bluffs. Burd spoke at a Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce event spotlighting local industries and the behind the scenes of them on Friday, April 10, 2026.

                Iowa's biodiesel industry loses $89.5M in 2025, as 3 plants close

                Iowa's biodiesel industry loses $89.5M in 2025, as 3 plants close

                  Last year was tough ― by at least one estimate, the toughest ever ― for Iowa’s biodiesel industry.

                  Local News

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 22

                  Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                  Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                  Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                  Barry Jurgensen share the history of the Underground Railroad in Iowa at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for the “Iowa’s America 250 Scenic Byways Road Trip” series.

                  Disability Awareness Walk to bring Shenandoah community together

                  Disability Awareness Walk to bring Shenandoah community together

                  Shenandoah's Disability Awareness Walk takes place May 2

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

                  Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 21

                  Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                  State & Regional

                  Iowa House, Senate pass competing property tax plans. What happens next?

                  Iowa House, Senate pass competing property tax plans. What happens next?

                  Iowa House Republicans passed their property tax plan, but major differences with the Senate remain as lawmakers push for a final deal.

                  7 Brew in Council Bluffs plans to open 'in early summer,' second Omaha spot planned

                  7 Brew in Council Bluffs plans to open 'in early summer,' second Omaha spot planned

                  The coffee and energy drink chain 7 Brew is eying another west Omaha location for its second stand in the city and third in the metro area.

                  Iowa State University to close, merge or consolidate 23 academic programs

                  Iowa State University to close, merge or consolidate 23 academic programs

                  Iowa State University on Wednesday shared plans with the Board of Regents to end, consolidate, or merge 23 academic majors — including Women and Gender Studies.

                  Iowa public universities facing $15M to $20M deficit in 2027

                  Iowa public universities facing $15M to $20M deficit in 2027

                  Iowa’s public universities are facing budget deficits for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year totaling $15 million to $20 million thanks to rising expenses and assumed flat state funding.

                  Nation & World

                  Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

                  Young voters squeezed by economy and distrust political systems in new poll

                  The majority of people between 18 and 29 hold a negative view of the state of the country and of the current administration.

                  Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                  Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

                  The move removes an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

                  Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                  Trump's election fraud claims spread distrust before midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

                  A new poll shows a sharp partisan divide on election fraud beliefs, with Republicans the most distrustful.

                  The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                  The state redistricting fight was one that Trump started

                  A total of seven states now have new congressional district maps. Will Florida give the advantage to Republicans?

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                  Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                  Underground Railroad had stations in Lewis, Tabor and across Southwest Iowa

                  New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

                  New documentary explores possibility of serial killer near Omaha

                  Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

                  Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

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