Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz suspended for the season opener
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz that he and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will not coach against Illinois State in the season opener on August 31st due to NCAA recruiting […]
Ultra-processed foods may be ultra-bad for Iowans’ health
Many of us woof down an occasional hot dog, but a health care professional is urging Iowans not to make a steady diet of what are known as ultra-processed foods. […]
New state website tracks Iowa child care openings
Governor Kim Reynolds today unveiled a state website that lists child care openings. “It’s a convenient tool that will help working parents navigate their child care decisions faster and easier […]
Appeal denied for Ottumwa man in double murder conviction
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied an Ottumwa man’s request for a new murder trial. Christopher Yenger was found guilty two counts of first-degree murder for throwing a molotov […]
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Whispers of Love, Hope & Joy
Iowans need to check their trees for an invasive pest
Most Iowans are familiar with the emerald ash borer and the insect’s threat to our foliage, but we’re also being asked to be on guard for another insect that’s equally […]
Lakes Conference Announcement
The Storm Lake Community School District and Spencer Community School District have issued the following joint statement: “This week, the Storm Lake Community School District and Spencer Community School District […]
Iowa school’s educational program aims to make kindness go viral
Drake University in Des Moines is partnering with CBS News to offer educational programming designed to bring lessons on good character and kindness to teachers and students around the world […]
Iowans at Democratic National Convention cite outreach, optimism
An Iowan who has served on the Democratic National Committee for the past four years says there’s been a sea change within the party since Kamala Harris became the party’s […]