State News

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation plans to buy “Clover Woods” near Madrid — which used to be known as the Iowa 4-H Camp. Joe Jayjack, a spokesman for the foundation, said the goal is to […]

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says President Trump isn’t keeping his promises to Iowa’s agricultural community when it comes to the Renewable Fuels Standard. “Actions speak louder than words and the president says he cares […]

The Iowa State Patrol says wintry weather was a factor in a weekend crash in eastern Iowa that claimed two lives. The patrol reports an SUV and a pickup collided on a frost-covered Highway 151 […]

Suspects in two separate murder cases were arrested in eastern Iowa over the weekend. Cedar Rapids police responded to a shooting at a house early Saturday morning and the victim, 31-year-old Wayne Jones, died that […]

Associated Milk Producers Inc., or AMPI, plans to shut down its factory in Arlington, Iowa, that produces nonfat dry milk. Company leaders say the decision stems from the continued decline in dairy farm numbers and […]

The governor has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending certain regulation on the hours of service for the delivery of propane. Early winter weather conditions the late harvest are all creating a big demand for the […]

Thirteen presidential candidates took center stage Friday night in the largest sports arena in Iowa’s capital city, for the largest event before Iowa’s February 3 Caucuses. More than 13,000 people were in the venue for […]

At first glance, it may resemble a late Halloween party, but this weekend’s Day of the Dead celebration in central Iowa is something completely different from the costumes and trick-or-treating. Jordan Powers, spokeswoman for the […]

The state board which oversees medical marijuana is recommending allowing patients with post-traumatic stress disorder to qualify for Iowa’s medical cannabis program. Medical professionals approved the recommendation after saying there’s not enough scientific evidence supporting […]

Today is the first day of open enrollment for the 39,000 Iowans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Plans are being offered through Medica and Wellmark. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen recommends […]