Congresswoman Hinson expects to get a lot done with Republican gains in election
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she is excited to win another term and return to Washington knowing the Republicans retain control of the House. “I came into Congress under total […]
October unemployment moves up slightly as businesses wait on election outcome
The state unemployment rate moved up one-tenth of a point in October to three percent. Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says there’s been minimal movement the last several months […]
Summit wins carbon pipeline permit in North Dakota
State regulators in North Dakota approved a pipeline route permit today (Friday) for the Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon capture pipeline. The route approved by the North Dakota Public Service […]
Healthcare apprentice program celebrated at Broadlawns in Des Moines
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Thursday at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines declaring next week “Apprenticeship Week” in Iowa. Broadlawns used an Iowa Workforce Development Grant in 2023 […]
Supreme Court considers murder appeal of former Cass County daycare operator
The Iowa Supreme Court heard the case of a former Anita woman seeking to overturn her convictions for second-degree murder and child endangerment causing death for a child at her […]
Highway Engineer Offers Hopeful Insight for Road Reopening
The City of Sioux Center hosted a public informational meeting on Wednesday to provide updates on the Highway 75 construction project. Led by DGR engineer Craig Lauritzen, the meeting shared […]
Forester urges Iowans rethink planting any more maple trees
It’s a bit late in the year to be planting trees, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is urging homeowners and city leaders to plan ahead and consider any […]
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Supreme Court hears arguments on COVID deaths of Waterloo Tyson workers
The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of the families of four workers at the Tyson meatpacking plant in Waterloo who died of COVID-19 in 2020. The […]
Latest phone scam preys on Iowans with lost pets
Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter is issuing a warning about scammers targeting pet owners whose animals are missing. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says it’s gotten several calls from […]