State News

An Iowa State University mosquito expert says you really can make a difference in the amount of mosquitoes around your home. ISU assistant professor of entomology Ryan Smith says mosquito populations are starting to pick […]

Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne says more needs to be done to help Missouri River flooding victims — beyond what’s included in the recently-approved federal disaster aid package. “We were able, of course, to get the […]

Even the most dedicated “Star Trek” fans may have to consult Google to learn about the special guest at the 35th annual Trekfest later this month in Riverside. The eastern Iowa town claims to be […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says “a lot of factors” went into her decision to replace a key agency director. Jerry Foxhoven’s exit as director of the Iowa Department of Human Services on Monday came two years […]

Members of the governor’s flood recovery task force say there are confusing and in some cases unknown details about what federal help may be available for Iowa flood victims. Governor Kim Reynolds convened the task […]

The implementation of legalized sports betting in the state will cost each of the state-licensed casinos a little more for state regulation. Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission administrator, Brian Ohorilko says an extra $275,000 will […]

A 22-year-old from Bettendorf is the new Miss Iowa. Emily Tinsman was crowned last weekend in Davenport in what was her third try at the competition. Tinsman says she’s already learned a host of valuable […]

A woman was found shot in Creston this morning. Creston Police received a 9-1-1 call about a shooting at an apartment at 2:05 a.m. Officers arrived and found a woman with a gunshot wound. She […]

A Marshalltown man is facing a variety of charges after a high speed chase that began near the Des Moines Airport early this morning. Forty-six-year-old Casey Sheriff was wanted for a probation violation. A police […]

A sequel is in the works for an Iowa film made in late 1977 after Zenith announced that they were closing their electronics manufacturing plant in Sioux City. Local filmmaker George Lindblade shot the movie […]