State News

(Update:)  The Fort Dodge man wanted on a first-degree murder warrant in the death of his wife was arrested this morning with the help of a police dog. Webster County authorities were notified of a […]

As drought conditions worsen in western Iowa and spread eastward, it’s raising concerns about crop production and the quality of the fall harvest. Mark Licht, a cropping systems specialist at Iowa State University, says while […]

Nearly a dozen eastern Iowa schools have picked up about 900 pounds of donated school supplies from the 3M company’s plant in the Quad Cities. Susan Wheeler, an engineer at the plant, is a member […]

Nearly a dozen eastern Iowa schools have picked up about 900 pounds of donated school supplies from the 3M company’s plant in the Quad Cities. Susan Wheeler, an engineer at the plant, is a member […]

The State Board of Education’s online meeting Wednesday included a discussion about online teaching. Board member Mike May of Spirit Lake questioned how well teachers would be prepared. “I think most people would agree that […]

Des Moines Black Lives Matter activists held their own celebration about six hours after Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order automatically restoring voting rights to most released felons who’ve completed parole and probation. Black […]

The Attorney General has filed a second lawsuit alleging price-gouging law during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Brenda Kay Noteboom of Orange City of selling more than 320 items on eBay at […]

The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling throwing out a lawsuit involving the payment for sex-change surgeries. The lawsuit was brought by Mika Covington, Aiden Vasquez, and the group One Iowa, which sought […]

The State Board of Education today approved new rules for the use of restraints and seclusion rooms in the state’s schools. The Board of Ed had prepared rules about one year ago, but decided to […]

Leaders in Iowa City and surrounding Johnson County are taking more steps to try and slow the spread of coronavirus. The County Board of Health has approved an ordinance mandating the use of face coverings […]