FROM KCCI: Iowa House, Senate reach agreement on property tax bill as 2026 session ends. Iowa Republican lawmakers and the governor reached an agreement on property tax legislation Sunday, sending a measure to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk to cap local revenue growth, change how multi-residential properties are taxed and make other changes aimed at lowering property tax costs for Iowans. Senate File 2472, amended with the compromise language, passed 41-1 in the Senate and 61-22 in the House. The amendment incorporates portions of all the proposals released by House and Senate Republicans, as well as the governor, during various points during the legislative session. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: Des Moines man arrested on attempted murder charge from 2022 shooting. Authorities say a Des Moines man has been arrested on an Attempted Murder charge almost four years after the shooting occurred. The Des Moines Police Department says 53-year-old Maximino Canseco Apolonio was arrested on April 30 on active arrest warrants for Attempted Murder, Class B Felony, and Going Armed with Intent, Class D Felony. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Des Moines vendors tackle rising costs to keep downtown farmers market affordable. The Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market is a welcome sight on Court Avenue. Whenever that time of year comes around, the Des Moines area expects warmer weather, and this year, some added costs. “The increased gas prices, I was wary going into the season. Normally do a lot of art festivals around the Midwest, where I'm driving a long distance for them, and I decided not to do that many this year and instead focus on the farmers' market,” said Caroline Warren, the vendor of Caroline Freese Designs. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: US-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The United States said Monday it is ready to “guide” commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in a new effort to end the blockade wreaking havoc on the global economy. The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center advised ships to cross the strait in Oman’s waters, saying it had set up an “enhanced security area.” The American military has said the initiative might involve guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 service members but has not specified what kind of assistance or escorts it would provide ships. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: Shooting at a lakeside party near Oklahoma City sends at least 13 people to hospitals. A shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent at least 13 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of shots being fired at about 9 p.m. Sunday at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake. She said late Sunday that no arrests had been made yet. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Best Burger in Decorah, but there are other reasons you should visit. On Friday, the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association named Dixie’s Bier Garten as the Best Burger in the State of Iowa for 2026. More than 350 restaurants across the state were nominated for this year’s contest, with 5,400 people casting their vote for the finalists. ... READ MORE

Back to the Biz
The Iowa State Fairgrounds campground grocery store is getting an upgrade, with more room and a revival of Scarpino’s pizza there by Mark Graziano... Summerset Winery in Indianola is permanently closing after 40 years due to extensive damages caused by a ruptured water line... Flying Mango added lunch service to its menu for the first time ever, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday... Orlondo’s, an Italian cafe that closed before the pandemic, is planning a comeback. A new version is opening in Grimes... Panka partnered with Flame to stave off closing. It reopens tomorrow... CultureALL announced three dinner upcoming events: “Bollywood & Biryani” May 11 at Bawarchi Indian Grill & Bar, “Fan Dance at Phuc’s” May 18 at China Chef, and “Jollof & Jive” June 5 at Mama Africa...Graziano Bros. announced they are partnering with Town & Country Wholesale out of Eastern Iowa to expand the market for ground sausage and patties... The Breakfast Club in East Village began moving into a larger location at 418 E. Grand Ave. across from Zombie Burger... Reyes Tamales opened a storefront location in Copper Creek Plaza in Pleasant Hill...Rollins Mansion expanded its partnership with Chef Jacob Schroeder of Crafted Food Services, planning to offer more culinary experiences at the historic venue. Schroeder will also maintain his private catering services and select events at Moxie Kitchen + Events. The mansion is hosting "Live, Laugh, Love," a six-course, lamb-inspired dinner May 8, 6 p.m., $125 per person plus tax ... 

Deals today 
• Cowboy (1234 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines) has a Monday special fajitas lunch for $11.99. 
 
• The False Nine Social Club (206 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has British pies on sale Mondays for $10.
 
• District 36 (1375 S.W. Vintage Parkway, Ankeny) has a Monday special $60 dinner for two. Two entrees starring sea bass and NY strip de Burgo with soup or salads, a bottle of wine and a dessert to share. 
 
• Some Hy-Vee Market Grilles offer chicken fried steak specials on Mondays for $8. 
 
• Today is chicken pot pie with biscuit top day at Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni).
 
• It's catfish night at Waterfront stores. Dinners cooked any way you like it, $19.99.
 
• It's Meat Loaf Monday at Mickey's in Yale.
 
• Chuck's (3610 Sixth Ave., Des Moines) Monday special is three for $25 on all appetizers.
 
•  Bubba (200 10th St., Des Moines) has a Monday night sirloin dinner special for $20. 
 
• Kelly's Little Nipper (1701 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines) offers a "Monday grind" special grinder and fries basket for $9.50.
 
• Monday brings prime rib specials to both Chicago Speakeasy (1520 Euclid Ave., Des Moines) and Christopher's (2816 Beaver Ave., Des Moines).
 
• Trostel's Greenbriar (Merle Hay Road, Johnston) has a Monday burger with a side and beer deal for $14.   
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) has $8 omelets and $10 hot beef sandwiches or Mexican bowls on Mondays.
 
• Johnny's Italian Steakhouses have a chicken de Burgo special on Mondays before 4 p.m., $14 including beverage.
 
• Smoking Goat Pub (3015 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines) hosts Shelby Smokehouse Soul Food on Mondays, 5-9 p.m.
 
• G Mig's (126 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has $11 smashburgers today including a side.
 
• The Station on Ingersoll (3124 Ingersoll, Des Moines) has a Monday special Graziano grinder with a side for $12.
 
• The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines) offers a Monday special double smash burger and shoestring fries, $12.
 
• Jethro's have a Monday chicken tenders and fries special $9.95 in Altoona and West Des Moines.
 
• Angry Goldfish (2301 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines) has specials on chicken Parmesan and lasagna today, $15 with garlic bread and salad.
 
• Eastside Eddie’s (3517 E. 26th St., Des Moines) Monday special is a burger with domestic beer, soft drink or well drink for $10.  
 
• Centro (1003 Locust St., Des Moines) offers half-price pizza and Peronis on Monday.
 
• Pelican Post (265 50th St., West Des Moines) has a special today on hot beef sandwiches, $10.95 all day. 
 
• Tito’s Lounge (3916 Urbandale Drive, Urbandale) offers all-you-can-eat wings Mondays. 
 
• Johnny's Hall of Fame (302 Court Ave., Des Moines) has $12 burger baskets on Mondays and Fridays.
 
• Urban Cellars (640 S. 50th St., West Des Moines) offers $60 wine dinners for two on Mondays including two entrees with soup or salad, a dessert and a bottle of wine. 
 
• Club 2000 (422 Indianola Road, Des Moines) has a burger basket with fries deal Mondays for $9. 
 
• Red Lobster's Monday special is lobster and shrimp scampi with a side for $20. 
 
• Paula's (524 Elm St., Valley Junction) has a Monday special homemade tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich for $12.50. 
 
• Destination Grille (2491 E. First St., Grimes) has a Monday steak night special, sirloins and truffle fries for $18.
 
• Price Chopper delis offer two-piece, bone-in fried chicken dinners with two sides and a roll for $8 on Mondays. 
 
• Fareways have specials through Saturday on boneless chicken breast at $2.99/pound, 80/20 ground beef at $48.80/10-pound tube and asparagus for $1.99/pound.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

1776: Rhode Island becomes first colony to renounce allegiance to George III. On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island, the colony founded by the most radical religious dissenters from the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony, becomes the first North American colony to renounce its allegiance to King George III. Ironically, Rhode Island would be the last state to ratify the new American Constitution more than 14 years later on May 29, 1790.. … READ MORE

1961: The first Freedom Ride departs from Washington, D.C. On May 4, 1961, a group of thirteen young people departs Washington, D.C.’s Greyhound Bus terminal, bound for the South. Their journey is peaceful at first, but the riders will meet with shocking violence on their way to New Orleans, eventually being forced to evacuate from Jackson, Mississippi but earning a place in history as the first Freedom Riders. … READ MORE

1979: Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female prime minister. Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, becomes Britain’s first female prime minister on May 4, 1979. The Oxford-educated chemist and lawyer took office the day after the Conservatives won a 44-seat majority in general parliamentary elections.. … READ MORE

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