FROM KCCI: Des Moines ceases negotiations with Krause Group for downtown soccer stadium. Negotiations to bring a long-awaited soccer stadium proposed in downtown Des Moines have fallen apart. The city of Des Moines announced Wednesday it has ended seven years of negotiations with the Krause Group. The stadium was expected to cost around $90 million and would go in the former DICO site in downtown Des Moines. ... READ MORE

FROM WHO-TV: City Manager proposes initial $11.5M in Des Moines budget cuts. City Manager Scott Sanders proposed $11.5 million worth of cuts and revenue changes to city council members in an initial budget cut package. Des Moines faces a budget shortfall of $17 million in FY28 and FY29, forcing cuts to be made. In Wednesday’s meeting, the first round of proposed cuts was presented to councilmembers and Mayor Connie Boesen. ... READ MORE

FROM WOI: Iowa flags at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton, governor orders. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from now through sunset on Sept. 1 to honor Dolly Parton. President Trump issued a proclamation Tuesday. "Dolly Parton was so much more than an iconic entertainer—she was a trailblazer, philanthropist, advocate and a genuine inspiration who was loved worldwide," said Reynolds. "Her success will long be measured by the impact she made in the lives of others. My prayers are with her family and friends." ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing. Rescue teams searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-Tibet border after the collapse of a glacier sent a deadly wall of water and mud several stories high tearing through communities a day earlier. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE NATION: Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough. Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states. Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms and teens in age-appropriate accounts, enact a hard limit of two hours a day for users under 18, block kids from the apps from midnight to 6 a.m., and hide “like” counts, among other changes. ... READ MORE

FROM AROUND THE STATE: Coralville City Council censures mayor after residents call for her resignation. The Coralville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to censure Mayor Laurie Goodrich. Council members said she infringed on residents’ First Amendment rights to criticize their government. This stems from a July city council meeting where Goodrich confronted some attendees afterward — calling their comments “mean.” ... READ MORE

Ballet Des Moines and Friends Fall Arts Preview
Experience a special preview of Ballet Des Moines’ upcoming season, featuring live performances by the company alongside guest appearances from BDM's partners, some of the region’s leading arts organizations, including the Des Moines Symphony, the Belin Quartet, Billy Weathers and Noce. It all happens at Water Works Park at the Lauridsen Amphitheater. Bring a blanket, gather with friends, and enjoy an inspiring night of music, movement and community under the summer sky. Starting at 5 p.m., enjoy burgers from Lachele’s, ice cream from The Local Cow, and interactive screenprinting from The Side Garage. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m.

Ingersoll LIVE
Presented by Bankers Trust, Ingersoll Live will feature two stages of live music on Aug. 29. The neighborhood block party takes over the 2800 block of Ingersoll Avenue from 3-10 p.m. with family-friendly entertainment, local food and drinks and community vendors. The Studio One Stage will feature a fresh lineup of talent and expertly curated musical performances thanks to a partnership with Iowa Public Radio. Acts include: 5 p.m.: Rutabaga; 6:30 p.m.: 28 Days Later; 8 p.m.: YOUNGER. On the Mediacom Main Stage, don’t miss: 6 p.m.: Faculty Lounge; 8:30 p.m.: Bad Friends. Local dance groups, including The Isiserettes Drill and Drum Corps, will be performing on the street throughout the event.  

— John Busbee, The Culture Buzz

Surprising stats 
U.S. travelers have booked 21% more fall travel than a year ago. Wellness travel bookings are up 34%. Boomers are leading the way but all age groups are traveling more and spending more on their travels this fall. Explanations: 1.) Younger travelers spend more on travel theoretically because they don’t have mortgages. First time home purchasers are seven years older on average than 20 years ago. 2.) Boomers are spending more on travel because they have money and bucket lists. (Fox Business)

A revamped Whopper helped Burger King post an 8.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales last quarter, outpacing McDonald’s by the largest margin in more than a decade. The new version features a "sturdier, glossier premium bun, a richer and slightly sweet citrus-infused mayonnaise, and a protective cardboard clamshell box" designed to keep the burger from getting smashed. (WSJ). How much does a Whopper cost in Des Moines?  "Individual locations like the Burger King on S.E. 14th St. charge around $7, while other spots — such as the Burger King on E. Court Ave. — charge closer to $8." (Google AI)

Deals today
• Guesthouse Tavern and Oyster (9500 University Ave., West Des Moines) offers pasta and meatball dinner specials for $22 Thursdays.
 
• High Life Lounge (200 Second St., Des Moines) has a Thursday special spaghetti and meat balls for $10.99.
 
• The Empire's (223 Fourth St., Des Moines) Thursday special is baked spaghetti for $10.
 
• Thursday is $10 kebabs and wings day at Desi Bites (3828 100th St., Urbandale). 
 
• Mariana's (1305 University Ave., Des Moines) offers pastor tacos for $2 Thursdays.
 
• Talk Shop Lounge (3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles) has two deals Thursday: jambalaya dinner for $15, lasagna for $10.
 
• Cowboy (1234 E. Euclid Ave., Des Moines) has ribs on special today, $2.99/per rib.
 
• The False Nine Social Club (206 Fifth St., Valley Junction) has jacket potatoes on sale Thursdays for $10.
 
• The Waveland (4708 University Ave., Des Moines) has Italian sausage subs on special today.
 
• B&B (S.E. Sixth and Hartford, Des Moines) has a Thursday special Killer's double hot Polish with fries and a soda for $12.95.
 
• Thursdays are triple decker Reuben day at Graziano Brothers (1601 S. Union St., Des Moines).
 
• Quarter pound cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches are $3.39 each on Thursdays at Kwik Star.
 
• Striking Sparrow (1930 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines) has a Thursday special breaded pork tenderloin with fries and soda for $12.
 
• Taco pizzas are the Thursday special at Walker's Place (475 N.E. Broadway Ave., Des Moines).
 
• Sale Barn Cafe (Lamoni) is offering BBQ meatball specials today.
 
• Ham ball dinners are today's special at Crouse Cafe (115 E. Salem, Indianola).
 
•  AJ's (Prairie Meadows) has an early bird menu on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Half pound burgers with frites, $15; pasta and chicken dinners, $20-22; seafood and steak dinners, $27-30. Prime rib dinners for $30 all night.
 
• Chelsie's Courtyard Diner (100 MLK, Des Moines) has buck burgers Thursdays. $1!
 
• Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery (3281 100th St., Urbandale) has a Thursday special of $11.99 for a döner wrap with fries as well as $5 off döner plate which comes with Turkish salad and your choice of rice or bulgur. 
 
•  Turkey club melt on garlic focaccia with fries for $12.99 are a Thursday special at Club 2000. 
 
• Maxie's (1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines) Thursday special for $20.95 is half a fried chicken with potato, side of spaghetti, and a salad. Lunch and dinner.
 
• Mullets Norwalk offers two, two-topping pizzas for $20 on Thursdays, 4 p.m. to close.
 
• Buzzard Billy's (615 Third St., Des Moines) has $2 off appetizers on Thursdays.
 
• Whatcha Smokin? (Highway 17, Luther) has a pork belly burnt ends special on Thursdays.
 
• Beaver Tap (4050 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines) offers $10 country fried breakfasts and $9 tenderloins or shrimp/fish tacos on Thursdays.
 
• Ruth's Chris (Ashworth Road at Jordan Creek Parkway) has a Thursday special with their decadent RBAR burgers and fries going for $16.
 
• Steak Nights: Sirloin steak dinners are featured specials today at Johnny's Italian Steakhouses (before 4 p.m.), Sully's Irish Pub (860 First St., West Des Moines); Front Row (9956 Swanson Blvd., Clive); Winn’s Pizza and Steakhouse (122 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola); and Hy-Vee Market Grilles. The Station on Ingersoll (3120 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines) has a $12 ribeye sandwich special on Thursdays. Gilroy's (1238 Eighth St., West Des Moines) offers ribeyes and sirloins only on Thursdays after 5 p.m.
 
• Mullets has a Thursday pizza special — buy one large specialty pizza and get a free 14-inch two-topping pizza.
 
• Kids eat free at Scorno’s Pizza & Pasta (1930 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines) on Thursdays with every $15 order.
 
• ShortE's BBQ (8505 Chambery Blvd., Johnston) has $1 smoked wings Thursdays.
 
• Jethro's Thursday special is a pound of boneless "wings" for $8.
 
• Bevy’s Tavern (1300 50th St., West Des Moines) has a special of beef stew and cornbread Thursdays for $13.
 
• Destination Grille (2491 E. First St., Grimes) has a "Comfort Thursday" special chicken fried De Burgo, a gluten free spin on DSM's classic. $16
 
• The Dam Pub (2710 Beaver Ave., Des Moines) has a throwback Thursday special goulash with garlic toast.
 
• The Continental (407 E. Fifth St., Des Moines) has $7 loaded fries on Thursdays.
 
• Buffalo Wild Wings offers two orders for the price of one Thursdays on orders of six, 10 and 15 boneless wings.

• Price Choppers have sales through Monday on pork butt roasts at $1.49/pound, blueberries at $2.50/pint and frozen tilapia fillets at $4.99/pound.

• Aldi stores have sales through Tuesday on nectarines and plums at $1.49/pound, boneless chicken thighs at $2.49/pound, and green grapes at $1.29/pound.

• Fresh Thyme (2800 University Ave., West Des Moines) is running a sale through Tuesday on lobster tails at $4.99, chicken wings at $1.99/pound and 16/20 shrimp at $4.99/pound.

— Jim Duncan, jd91446@aol.com

1776: British forces defeat Patriots in the Battle of Brooklyn. During the American Revolution, British forces under General William Howe defeat Patriot forces under General George Washington at the Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of Long Island) in New York. … READ MORE

1883: Krakatoa explodes with massive force. One of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history occurs on Krakatoa (also called Krakatau), a small, uninhabited volcanic island east of Sumatra and west of Java, on August 27, 1883. Heard 3,000 miles away—and believed to have produced the loudest sounds in human history—the explosions threw five cubic miles of earth 50 miles into the air, created 120-foot tsunamis and killed 36,000 people. … READ MORE

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