Iowa Utilities Commission OKs hike in Alliant electric, gas rates
State regulators have approved an increase in the rates for Alliant Energy electric and gas customers. Wisconsin-based Alliant Energy provides electricity to half a million customers in Iowa. According to […]
Ames launches upgrade to water system to slash nitrate releases
A $53-million project south of Ames is part of an effort to reach targets in Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The Water Pollution Control Facility handles around six million gallons of […]
Area Scores: September 8-14, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024 GPAC FOOTBALLConcordia 42, Dakota Wesleyan 7Doane 26, Waldorf 7Hastings 44, Briar Cliff 35Morningside 28, Midland 21Northwestern 38, Mount Marty 3 COLLEGE VOLLEYBALLNorthwestern 3, Dordt 0 (25-19, […]
Vander Stoep’s Name Will Appear On November Ballot As Libertarian Candidate For Lyon Co. Sheriff
Rock Rapids, Iowa — Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep’s name will appear on the general election ballot — as a Libertarian. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Brian Hilt won the […]
UI astronomer: Approaching asteroid will become temporary second moon
An asteroid is approaching the Earth which the experts say will come close enough to be caught in our planet’s gravity well, technically becoming a second moon, at least for […]
Name of Iowa sheriff who lost GOP Primary will be on November ballot
A northwest Iowa judge has affirmed that the Lyon County Sheriff will be able to seek reelection — as a Libertarian Party candidate. Lyon County Sheriff Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep […]
Agency chief disputes State Auditor’s conclusion on nursing home inspections
A state administrator says a report from the state auditor on the frequency of nursing home inspections is “inaccurate” and “incomplete.” State Auditor Rob Sand released an analysis Monday showing […]
Eastern Iowa trout stream impacted by water main break
The Iowa DNR says a broken water main will likely to lead to dead fish in the only state trout stream near a major urban area. The DNR says the […]
Jones County bar heavily damaged by fire
The State Fire Marshal has been called in to help determine the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a Jones County bar Tuesday. * The Jones County Sheriff’s Office […]