Big Grove Brewery Launches Fundraising Beer for Iowa Legal Aid 2024-11-22

Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City has unveiled a new beer, Fruitfully Just, with proceeds benefiting Iowa Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income Iowans. The brewery is donating $10,000, the projected profits from the beer, to Iowa Legal Aid. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about the organization's work in promoting equitable justice, as the Constitution does not guarantee the right to an attorney in civil cases.

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Two Georgia Residents Charged in West Des Moines Bank Robbery 2024-11-21

Two Georgia residents, Daniel Mathes and Lisa Haire, have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a bank in West Des Moines, Iowa. Mathes is charged with first-degree theft and second-degree robbery, while Haire is charged with aiding and abetting those crimes. The suspects were apprehended by state troopers on Interstate-80 shortly after the incident.

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Iowa Attorney General Offers Tips to Protect Social Media Accounts from Hacking 2024-11-21

The Iowa Attorney General's Office is reminding Iowans of tips to protect their social media accounts from hacking and takeovers, which have been on the rise in the state. The office has helped Iowans regain control of their accounts, including one case where a woman was locked out of her personal and professional accounts for nearly a year. The attorney general's office is urging social media users to use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be cautious of suspicious links and attachments.