Year: 2024

The Oelwein City Council approved a request Monday for a leave of absence at for At-Large Council Member Karen Seeders, who was arrested at her home on October 18th on felony drug charges. Oelwein Mayor […]

Iowa’s secretary of state and the American Civil Liberties Union have sent letters to county auditors, reminding them they are in the three month period when they cannot respond to challenges seeking removal of names […]

Iowans who are considering picking up some seasonal work during the final few months of the year should apply now, according to a University of Iowa business professor. Peggy Stover, who directs the UI’s Marketing […]

A 19-year-old northwest Iowa man who pleaded guilty to first degree willful injury has been been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for shooting and seriously wounding his father in early May. Caleb […]

The soybean harvest is nearly complete and the corn harvest isn’t far behind. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows that more than 95% of the soybeans are harvested statewide. The northwest, north-central, and central areas have […]

Researchers, business executives and government officials from around the globe are in Iowa this week for the World Food Prize symposium. It’s an annual gathering to discuss food security and innovation. Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary […]

Iowa’s two U.S. senators are questioning why Pure Prairie Poultry, which recently declared bankruptcy, was given tens of millions of federal dollars. Senator Chuck Grassley says two years ago, the U.S.D.A . handed the Minnesota-based […]

The number of active burn bans in Iowa has dropped down to 57 counties. State Fire Marshal Dan Wood says five counties ended their bans thanks to recent storms. “We’ve experienced a little bit of […]

A proposed constitutional amendment on this year’s Iowa ballot would clarify the line of succession at the top of state government. Seven years ago, Kim Reynolds became governor when Terry Branstad resigned, but Iowa’s attorney […]