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Perry wants to “find a balance” with NSA oversight

Perry wants to “find a balance” with NSA oversight

Former Texas governor and potential GOP presidential contender Rick Perry spoke to a room full of Iowans on Wednesday about national security and foreign policy. Perry was the first speaker in a series put on by the Iowa chapter of Americans for Prosperity, Peace, and Security. Several topics were touched on that Perry addressed in…MORE

Four major charities scam $187 million from donors

Four major charities scam $187 million from donors

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has joined other state attorneys general across the nation in filing a federal lawsuit against four cancer charities. The “fake” cancer charities scammed around $187 million from donors over the past few years. The charities named in the lawsuit include: Cancer Fund for America, Children’s Cancer Fund of America, Cancer…MORE

U.S. Transportation Secretary visits Des Moines

U.S. Transportation Secretary visits Des Moines

As a way to congratulate the ongoing work of the Southeast Connector Road Project in Des Moines, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx visited the city on Friday afternoon. The project was awarded a $10 million TIGER grant three years ago, and has helped create a 2 mile extension of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Des Moines was…MORE

Autism Speaks – Light it Up Blue

Autism Speaks – Light it Up Blue

April is autism awareness month! Autism Speaks Light It Up Blueinitiative started six years ago to commemorate UN-Sanctioned WorldAutism Awareness Day on April 2nd. What started as a day fo…MORE

The Jonathon Brandmeier Show

The Jonathon Brandmeier Show

Tune into The Jonathon Brandmeier Show from 11am – 2pm in place of The Dennis Miller Show. Click here to learn more about the show.MORE

WWE Raw

WWE Raw

WWE's biggest Superstars, including John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and Kane, are headed to Des Moines for WWE's Monday Night RAW Road to WrestleMania. Click here for details!MORE

Beer and Bagel Run

Beer and Bagel Run

Join The Torch for Beer and Bagel Run on April 11th at Jester Park. Click here for all the details!MORE

Kidsfest 2015

Kidsfest 2015

We're excited to be a media sponsor for Kidsfest once again. Stop by March 6-8 at our booth to say Hi! Click here for all the details.MORE

Principal Charity Classic

Principal Charity Classic

The Torch is proud to partner with The Principal Charity Classic, taking place at Wakonda Club from June 1st through the 7th. Click here to learn more.MORE