State News

The 19 Democrats who spoke Sunday in Cedar Rapids at a party fundraiser focused on some common issues. Most promised to take steps to protect abortion rights and address climate change, but none mentioned impeaching […]

Sunday was one of the deadliest days on Iowa’s roads in months, as authorities say six people died in five separate traffic accidents. Des Moines police say a motorcyclist was killed Sunday night when he […]

The largest employer in Cedar Rapids is again changing owners. Rockwell-Collins was sold back in November to Connecticut-based United Technologies in a $23 billion deal, and the avionics maker was renamed Collins Aerospace. Now, that […]

An Iowa State University professor says research shows there are ways doctors can work with patients to better ensure they are taking all their medications. ISU’s Alison Phillips says doctors can prescribe the medication, but […]

Spencer Police and city zoning officials continue to investigate after more than four dozen cats were removed from an apartment last Wednesday. Information released Friday afternoon indicates the discovery of 51 unvaccinated cats was made […]

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It was the largest gathering yet of the candidates who’re seeking the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination. Many of the 1500 activists and party leaders who were in Cedar Rapids Sunday to hear from 19 […]

The U.S. Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers have closed the Missouri River to all boat and barge traffic indefinitely. The order, which took effect immediately, extends from St. Louis to north of Sioux […]

Forecasters say Iowa may have cooler-than-normal temperatures and much less rainfall throughout June. That may sound great, but not if you’re a farmer. Rains will diminish over the coming weeks and other signs of summer […]

This year’s recipients of the Iowa Character Awards are being announced today. The awards salute Iowans for their positive roles in their communities, schools and businesses. Hilary Ortman, spokesman for the Robert D. and Billie […]