State News

Members of the panel that predicts state tax revenue say recession fears are receding and, while total receipts are down slightly, that’s due to previously approved tax cuts. The December report from the Revenue Estimating […]

A couple of donations will allow the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to build out a wildlife tracking system across the state. DNR Avian Ecologist Anna Buckardt Thomas says the system called Motus is a […]

A team from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa was called to a house in Des Moines last week to rescue dozens of animals. The ARL says it removed 31 dogs and two birds from […]

The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain reports a strong second quarter. Company President and CEO, Darrin Rebellez spoke about the results during a conference call Tuesday. “Inside sales remains strong, driving inside gross profit dollars […]

Two juveniles face felony charges after allegedly making threats against two small northwest Iowa school districts. Palo Alto County Sheriff John King says a 16-year-old suspect has been charged with a felony for an alleged […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration is wrapping up the year reporting a significant drop in both the number of loans made to Iowa businesses and the overall dollar amount approved. Jayne Armstrong, district director of […]

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says former President Trump has an inconsistent record on abortion. During a CNN town hall in Des Moines tonight, DeSantis accused Trump of “flip flopping on the pro-life issue.” DeSantis […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says a display from the Satanic Temple of Iowa will stay in the Capitol in Des Moines this month, but she’s asking Iowans to join her in prayers focused on the nativity […]

The Iowa State University Farmland value survey shows a record price once again, but the increase is less than last year. ISU’s Rabail Chandio oversees the survey, and says the average price for an acre […]

A Carroll County man died in a semi accident Monday. The Iowa State Patrol 65-year-old Douglas L. Hook, of Carroll, was driving a semi west on Highway 141 and crossing the intersection with Highway 59. […]

A well-known heavy metal band has announced the Iowa and Iowa State marching bands are finalists in Metallica’s inaugural “For Whom the Band Tolls” competition. Metallica launched the competition in April, giving marching bands permission […]

Leaders of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition are on a road trip this week with the goal of visiting 99 Iowa bike shops, giving a nod to Iowa’s senior U.S. senator in calling this a “Full […]

A veteran central Iowa beekeeper will offer a free, online course in beekeeping starting next month for Iowa youth between the ages of 13 and 16. Julia McGuire heads the Des Moines Backyard Beekeepers and […]

The final holiday of the year is projected to follow the pattern of others when it comes to the number of people expected to hit the roadways and airports. AAA Iowa spokesman, Brian Ortner, says […]

Officials in a northern Iowa county are evaluating last week’s federal court ruling that permanently blocks Shelby and Story County ordinances that would have restricted where hazardous liquid pipelines may be located. Kossuth County Supervisor […]

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fatal house fire Saturday evening in Ottumwa. The city of Ottumwa says two people died in the fire and the other occupants of the home were […]

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week.. This marks Clark’s 21st weekly award from the conference, which is second-most in conference history behind UI’s Megan Gustafson. She garnered weekly […]

Iowa State guard Keshon Gilbert has been named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. Gilbert turned in his third-straight game with 20-plus points, including wins over Iowa and Prairie View A&M last week. He […]

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says it has taken more than 160,000 people off the Medicaid roll in the past seven months who no longer qualify. HHS Director Kelly Garcia says they […]

An Iowa man is charged in the slaying of a Nebraska priest. The Washington County, Nebraska, Sheriff’s Office arrested an Iowa man in the fatal stabbing of a priest in the rectory of a church […]