State News

A north-central Iowa state representative is asking legislative leaders to review the performance of the Test Iowa program. The state entered into a no-bid, $26 million contract with Nomi Health of Utah to provide expanded […]

Governor Kim Reynolds today said she’s aware of reports the machine used for her daily COVID-19 test may produce a high percentage of inaccurate results. The Abbott machines, which are being used at the White […]

This is May 15th, marking the halfway point in Iowa’s severe weather season, and it’s almost like Mother Nature has decided to follow social distancing recommendations. Meteorologist Jeff Johnson, at the National Weather Service in […]

Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowa schools and students are getting creative about graduation ceremonies, with districts planning vehicle parades, virtual ceremonies, and other socially-distanced events to help the Class of 2020 celebrate. Reynolds invited Glenwood […]

An online meeting involving Des Moines city leaders had to be called off last night after what’s described as an “offensive and derogatory cyber attack.” It was a joint video-teleconference of the Des Moines City […]

Beauty salons and barbershops are able to get back to cutting hair today with the lifting of the coronavirus restrictions. Todd Anderson who owns the Mantrap Beauty Salon and the Le Mars Beauty College says […]

The restrictions are lifted and Iowans are able to visit their dentists again, but the experience will be quite different for most of us due to the pandemic. Dr. Jeffrey Chaffin, chief dental officer for […]

Thousands of COVID-19 tests would have to be conducted before Iowa meets the goal set by the president’s coronavirus task force of testing all nursing home residents and staff in the next two weeks. Governor […]

Lawmakers hit pause on the 2020 Iowa legislative session eight weeks ago and leadership has set June 3rd as the date for returning to the capitol for votes. The primary duty of the legislature is […]

The coronavirus pandemic forced the court system to pause and created a backlog of cases and hearings for attorneys. Linn County Attorney Jerry Vander Sanden tells KCRG TV that they are gearing up to take […]