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California raising wages for fast food workers

Brewed

What's Brewing? | Nerdtoberfest at Nerdspeak bringing wrestling to classic event

The new take on the classic Oktoberfest will be all day Saturday, Sept. 28.
Brewed

What's Brewing? | Nerdtoberfest at Nerdspeak

The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 28 with a pre-party on Friday.
Plants and Garden

Preparing plants for winter | Plants & Gardens with Craig Sept. 27, Part 2

News 8's plants and gardens expert Craig Hignight answers your questions on Facebook Live.
Plants and Garden

The best times for transplanting | Plants & Gardens with Craig Sept. 27, Part 1

News 8's plants and gardens expert Craig Hignight answers your questions on Facebook Live.
National

SNAP benefits set to increase on Oct. 1

According to the USDA, benefits will increase an average of about 3% compared to last year.
Food

'Frankmobile' is cooked! Oscar Meyer's 'Wienermobile' makes comeback

The brief name change was to promote Oscar Meyer's new recipe for their 100% beef franks.
Health

Studies show Americans who quit smoking reduce risk of food insecurity

The Minnesota School of Public Health found adults who quit smoking reduce their risks of food insecurity.
Food

Symptoms of depression in women connected to daily diet

Women in the UK were studied on their mental health and diet, and research finds highly processed foods worsen depression symptoms in women.
Brewed

What's Brewing? | Eastern Iowa Girls Pint Out

Eastern Iowa's Girls Pint Out chapter will be heading to Wilson's Orchard and Farm on Sunday for some cider tasting and apple picking.
Brewed

What's Brewing? | Eastern Iowa Girls Pint Out

News 8's Shelby Kluver meets with Ann Tigges from the Girls Pint Out chapter co-chair to discuss their upcoming event.
Local News

Months of hard work coming to (fruit)ion: Mammoth watermelon slice transported to riverfront in Muscatine

The watermelon comes in at 40-foot long, 26-foot tall, 16,000-pounds. It was created by local businesses, painted by a local artist and paid for through donations.