Month: July 2024

Sentencing has been set for August 21st in Kossuth County for 43-year-old Kyle after he was convicted of killing Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram. Ricke faces a mandatory life sentence on the first-degree murder conviction. […]

All of members of Iowa’s U.S. House delegation voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act that prevents noncitizens from registering to vote in U.S. federal elections. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the bill strengthens the […]

Residents in two-thirds of Iowa counties have experienced destruction from late spring and early summer tornadoes, flooding or both. At least 5000 homes are damaged or destroyed. State officials are launching new grant programs to […]

A Dickinson County Jury has found Kyle Lou Ricke guilty in the shooting death of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram in September of 2023. Judge Nancy Whittenburg read the verdict just before noon. “We the […]

The State Transportation Commission discussed and then approved a settlement with the city of North Liberty over a road grant that didn’t produce the jobs it promised. The DOT’s Deb Arp says the RISE grant […]

A new report finds nearly a quarter of Iowa workers make less than $17 an hour, what’s considered a living wage. The non-profit Oxfam America says 24.2% of Iowa workers make less than that wage, […]

Spencer officials estimate about 80% the more than 5000 homes, business and other structures in their city were hit by flooding or backed up sewer water last month. Thirty percent of Spencer businesses have been […]

A local family of multi-generational University of Northern Iowa graduates have announced a major donation to create a vibrant future for Panther Athletics. Stan Poe along with his son Andy and daughter Katy (Harbaugh) – […]

It’s been almost four years since a powerful derecho blasted across Iowa, causing some $11-billion damage, and the rebuilding of our landscapes is still far from complete. The storm’s winds of up to 140-miles an […]

The defense rested without calling any witnesses in the Kyle Ricke murder trial today. The defense is not disputing that Ricke killed Algona police officer Kevin Cram last September, but says it was not premeditated. […]

There’s a fundraiser in Ankeny tomorrow night to support cancer research and medical expenses for State Senator Jack Whitver and other families with medical expenses related to a diagnosis of brain cancer. State Senator Brad […]

After 14 years of legal wrangling, plans for a $30 million regional airport between Pella and Oskaloosa are officially paused. In 2012, elected officials in Pella, Oskaloosa and Mahaska County signed an agreement creating the […]

The murder trial of the man accused of killing Algona police officer Kevin Cram continues today  in Dickinson County. DCI investigator Evan Thompson interviewed Kyle Lou Ricke in Minnesota after he was arrested in the […]

A historic fort in northeast Iowa is open to visitors again after completion of a major preservation project. The centerpiece of the Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County is a frontier outpost, built by […]

The director of the Iowa DOT gave the state Transportation Commission an update on flood recovery efforts during their meeting Tuesday. Director Scott Marler says one of the big jobs was helping haul debris away. […]

The State Racing and Gaming Commission fined the Tippico sports book $5,000 for allowing a bet on how many interceptions the quarterback would have in the Super Bowl. They issued a second fine of $15,000 […]

The Mississippi River is slowly returning to its banks, leaving behind a muddy mess. Last week, the river swelled to major flood stage in the Quad Cities, following heavy rains in the Upper Midwest. Davenport […]