Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says her outspoken stance against the Russian invasion of Ukraine is probably the reason she’s been banned from Russia. “To be put on a banned list […]
The planting season is pushing closer to the finish line after another good weather week. Corn planting moved to 86% complete by the end of last week — compared to 57 percent the week before. […]
A western Iowa legislator cast his final vote in the Iowa House, then announced late last night that he was leaving for basic training for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jon Jacobsen of Council Bluffs […]
Legislators have voted to put the brakes on a proposed casino in Cedar Rapids and the proposal is headed to Governor Kim Reynolds for her signature. The plan would create an immediate moratorium, to prevent […]
Legislators will return to the state capitol today to put the finishing touches on state spending plans for the budgeting year that begins July 1. Republicans who hold majorities in the House and Senate have […]
Three men have pleaded guilty to an internet car selling scheme. The three admitted to replacing the odometers in cars so they showed lower mileage and the cars sold for more money. Fifty-year-old Jerret Schreiber […]
The Grundy Center man found guilty of shooting and killing an Iowa State Patrol Trooper will be sentenced in June. A Jury took around two-and-half hours of deliberation earlier this month before finding 42-year-old Michael […]
One person is in custody after hitting three pedestrians on a biking and walking path that connects Iowa and Illinois. Police in Bettendorf and Moline say an SUV drove onto the new bike/pedestrian trail that’s […]
For the first time in 44 years, lawmakers have voted to make changes in Iowa’s popular “Bottle Bill.” “I’m glad this is happening. It’s time,” said Senator Jason Schultz of Schleswig, one of 30 Republicans […]
Without debate, the Iowa Senate has voted to block development of new casinos. This is how Republican Senator Roby Smith of Davenport explained the plan: “It caps the number of licenses at the current amount […]
The latest data from Iowa Workforce Development shows 10,300 jobs were added to the payrolls at Iowa restaurants and hotels over the last 12 months. “It’s no surprise that we would be showing growth, but […]
If you want to buy a lightsaber, get an autograph from the voice of Batman, and attend a workshop on how to get your comic book published, Iowa’s largest city is hosting the event for […]
Cold, wet weather delayed farmers from getting into the fields this spring, but Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, says they have been quickly working to catch up. “We had a significant week of progress last […]
Mason City’s mayor has just returned from a trip to New York City where he presented the “Key to the City” to the cast and crew of the current Broadway production of “The Music Man,” […]
The Iowa Supreme Court says drug evidence discovered during a pat down by a police officer without a warrant can be used in court. A Dubuque officer said he felt baggies of what he believed […]
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped again in April. Iowa Workforce Development reports initial unemployment claims fell to 5,290 last month — the lowest monthly number since 1973. That led to a drop in the April unemployment […]
The three candidates competing for the Iowa Democratic Party’s U.S. Senate nomination say college student debt is a problem, but they disagree about providing relief to borrowers. During a debate last night on Iowa PBS, […]
The State Agriculture Department announced today that bird flu restrictions have been lifted for three commercial poultry sites in Franklin, Hamilton, and Humboldt County. The Iowa Turkey Federation’s Gretta Irwin says this is the start […]
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the baby formula shortage in the U.S. is due to a lack of foresight and action by the Democrat administration. “Back in February Abbott’s Sturgis Michigan […]
Forecasters say large sections of north-central and northeastern Iowa are likely in for rough weather late this afternoon, tonight and early tomorrow. Meteorologist Allan Curtis, at the National Weather Service, says high temperatures may climb […]
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