Des Moines RegisterView CommentsTexans Susan Lynn, Ingrid Bond and Leslie Karpas had just snagged a double “Ranch Water” — vodka, soda and lemonade from a Wells Fargo Arena vendor — as they talked of feeling “gut punched” that Friday.Lynn said she was disappointed that O’Rourke, the former U.S. representative from Texas, dropped out so close to the Liberty and Justice Celebration. About 1,600 O’Rourke supporters from across the country were expected to come to the event.“I’m pretty frustrated,” said Lynn, who has been canvassing in Iowa for O’Rourke since...…Des Moines RegisterView CommentsTexans Susan Lynn, Ingrid Bond and Leslie Karpas had just snagged a double “Ranch Water” — vodka, soda and lemonade from a Wells Fargo Arena vendor — as they talked of feeling “gut punched” that Friday.Lynn said she was disappointed that O’Rourke, the former U.S. representative from Texas, dropped out so close to the Liberty and Justice Celebration. About 1,600 O’Rourke supporters from across the country were expected to come to the event.“I’m pretty frustrated,” said Lynn, who has been canvassing in Iowa for O’Rourke since...WW…

Des Moines RegisterView CommentsPIVO Brewery owners Craig and Sara Neuzil were on the cusp of a major decision about a year ago: Should they add a canning line to their brewhouse or build an events space on the property?The cost was about the same, and they eventually decided to build the event center. They wanted to cater to the community in Calmar, and after all, their business is based on people gathering together for a drink.The Neuzils secured a loan and built the space for about $500,000. It was finished in time to host exactly one event, on March 13. Three days later, Iowa Gov. Kim...…Des Moines RegisterView CommentsPIVO Brewery owners Craig and Sara Neuzil were on the cusp of a major decision about a year ago: Should they add a canning line to their brewhouse or build an events space on the property?The cost was about the same, and they eventually decided to build the event center. They wanted to cater to the community in Calmar, and after all, their business is based on people gathering together for a drink.The Neuzils secured a loan and built the space for about $500,000. It was finished in time to host exactly one event, on March 13. Three days later, Iowa Gov. Kim...WW…