State News

The University of Northern Iowa is developing a Center for Civic Education after recently receiving approval from the Board of Regents. The head of the Cedar Falls school’s History Department, Jennifer McNabb, helped put together […]

The Iowa Democratic Party has mailed a second round of absentee ballot request forms to about 36,000 Iowa voters this month. The shape of the forms in the first mailing prevented them from being automatically […]

One of the six Republicans who represents Iowa in congress voted against the spending plan that will keep the federal government operating for three months. In a message posted on social media, fourth district Congressman […]

Two disability rights groups in Iowa are hosting candidate forums focused on issues faced by Iowans with disabilities. The seven forums across the state next month will feature candidates for the Iowa legislature. Catherine Johnson, […]

Many tens of thousands of people enjoy Iowa’s state parks every year, and this weekend, Iowa’s park system is asking for a little love in return. Saturday is the annual Volunteer Day for Iowa’s parks. […]

The oldest living graduate of Grinnell College  is the focus of events in Grinnell this weekend. Edith Renfrow Smith was born in Grinnell 110 years ago and graduated with a degree in psychology in 1937. […]

This is “See Track? Think Train” week. Francis Edeker, the state coordinator for the “Operation Lifesaver” program, says more than 2,300 people are injured or killed every year at railroad crossings. “Running around the gates […]

The Friends of Ledges State Park in Boone County will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday. Park manager Andy Bartlett says it’s a favorite place for one particular form of outdoor recreation. “Ledges is known, not […]

A special investigation by the state auditor’s office has identified conflicts of interest and a lack of documentation for how the City of Hamburg spent some of its flood recovery money. State Auditor Rob Sand […]

University of Iowa Health Care is looking for volunteers to take part in a national study of a drug that shows promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Del Miller, the UI’s principal investigator […]