Good morning, Ankeny.

Buc-ee’s plans to open its first Iowa store in Urbandale on 100th Street north of the interstate.

The store will operate 24 hours, employ 200 people, and aim to boost the local economy—though some local business owners express concerns about potential trademark disputes while approval is pending.

A proposed 25% tariff on brass instruments announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Aug.

6 could raise costs for Central Iowa students and music retailers, though local retailer Sleister Music in Ankeny said immediate price hikes are unlikely + families can choose refurbished instruments.

Rod Stewart canceled his Friday night concert at the fair after a heart procedure, leaving organizers scrambling to find a replacement; online ticket holders will receive automatic refunds while third-party sellers get a standard refund, excluding fair admission.

At a Tuesday meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowans raised concerns that new data centers will drive up electric bills as experts project the power grid to grow from 123 to 185 gigawatts by 2046.

The discussion underscored a need for regulators to address rising energy costs.