Numerous Area Fire Departments Receive Wildfire Grants
The Iowa DNR recently awarded 138 Iowa rural fire departments federal grants for specialized equipment to fight wildfires. DNR forestry fire supervisor Jason Walker says Iowa fire departments are normally […]
Tips for overcoming loneliness during an Iowa winter
While the holidays are a time for family and friends, many Iowans can find themselves feeling secluded and lonely. New studies are finding links between people who are lonely and […]
Dr. Shawn Scholten
Handling Holiday Stress & Anxiety
Need to make a tax-deductible donation in 2024? Look before you leap!
With just a few days left in 2024, many Iowans are making year-end donations to charities to help with their tax picture next year, but they’re warned to look closely […]
Group lobbies to expand Iowa’s Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program
A coalition of groups is urging the governor and legislators to provide state funding for a full-day of preschool for four-year-olds who live in low-income households. The statewide Voluntary Preschool […]
Suspect in custody for Christmas Day murder in southeast Iowa
A 46-year-old man is the suspect in a Christmas Day murder in southeast Iowa. Burlington Police, responding to a report of a shooting around 7:30 on Wednesday night, found 44-year-old […]