Unemployment rate moves up for first time in 4 months
Iowa’s unemployment rate went up for the first time in four months in August — moving from 2.8% to 2.9%. Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says the state is doing […]
Moderate drought reported in six Iowa counties
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions have returned to 4.4% of the state, with the rest of Iowa rated as abnormally dry. Just over half of Fremont […]
Study: Majority of Iowa parents take kids out of car seats too soon
A new study finds many Iowa parents stop using child seats and booster seats as their children grow, despite those seats being an important safety measure — plus, it’s the […]
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FEMA seeking those who haven’t yet applied for disaster assistance
Some FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing soon and the federal agency is making a call to those who may not have signed up for help yet. FEMA spokesperson […]
Braun named GPAC Womens Cross-Country Runner-of-the-Week

Sioux City, Iowa – Corrine Braun of Dordt University has been named the GPAC Womens Cross-Country Runner-of-the-Week. Braun, a freshman from Canton, South Dakota, won the individual title to lead […]
Orange City Man Faces Felony OWI, Other Charges

Orange City, Iowa — An Orange City man has been arrested on a felony OWI and other charges after an incident in Orange City. According to a press release from […]
Northwestern To Dedicate New Suite-Style Residence Hall
Orange City, Iowa — A new residence hall at Northwestern College in Orange City will be dedicated as part of Northwestern’s Raider Nation Celebration Homecoming and Family Weekend.. Members of […]
Iowa’s new Powerball winner plans to pay bills, invest and ‘upgrade’ her car
A 53-year-old health care worker from Webster City claimed a $1-million Powerball prize on Wednesday at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. Lynne Kannuan says she bought the ticket at […]
Iowa’s new Powerball winner plans to pay bills, invest and upgrade her car
A 53-year-old health care worker from Webster City claimed a $1-million Powerball prize on Wednesday at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. Lynne Kannuan says she bought the ticket at […]