Month: August 2024

A giant replica of a device that prevents pregnancy has been installed in public spaces in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines this week, part of a national tour to promote legal access to birth control. […]

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is sharing his initial impressions of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — Kamala Harris’ pick for a running mate. “Well, I don’t have any opinion of him,” Grassley said this morning, “and […]

A high-speed police pursuit ended in a crash in eastern Iowa on Monday afternoon. A person who had their car stolen in Davenport called police to say they’d found the car and tried to get […]

It’s a chore many Iowans tackle every week without a second thought, but mowing the lawn can be hazardous, especially for a teenager who’s just taken over the job. Kelly Hilsabeck, the trauma injury prevention […]

Iowans for Tax Relief president Chris Hagenow is optimistic Iowa lawmakers will be open to making changes next year in a tax break for big corporations. It’s called the “research activities” tax credit and it’s […]

The 49 Iowans who are delegates to the Democratic National Convention have voted electronically for Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. C.J. Petersen is one of those delegates and the designated “whip” to round […]

A 77-year-old University of Iowa physics professor was killed and four others were injured in a four-vehicle crash in eastern Iowa early Sunday evening. The accident happened on Highway 1, near Solon. According ot the […]

The American Red Cross says we’re now under a blood shortage emergency, as extreme heat, natural disasters and summer vacations are causing a critical drop in donations. Josh Murray, spokesman for the Red Cross’ Nebraska-Iowa […]