Iowa Justices order new trial because of child’s remote testimony
In a split ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court is granting a West Des Moines doctor found guilty of sexually abusing a child a new trial because the seven-year-old testified via […]
Remains of Iowa Guardsmen killed in Syria to be flown home Dec. 24
The military has announced the remains of the two Iowa National Guard soldiers who were killed in Syria on December 13 will be flown to Iowa tomorrow. A solemn, private […]
Dozens of Iowa doctor’s offices get thousands of free books for kids
A nonprofit dedicated to literacy and health education is placing 30,000 books in pediatric clinics statewide for free distribution to Iowa children. Laura Holms, the Midwest regional director for Reach […]
Iowa to rejoin USDA’s SUN Bucks program in 2026
Governor Reynolds says the State of Iowa will participate in the federal program that gives low income families with school aged children $40 a month during the summer to buy […]
Scott Wynja and Maggie Landegent

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Orange City Man Arrested After Early-Morning Disturbance

An early-morning disturbance in Orange City led to an arrest and multiple charges on Tuesday, December 23rd. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers were dispatched shortly after 4:00 […]
$2.26 million in Powerball tickets sold in Iowa for Monday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve is now $2.7 billion after Monday night’s drawing passed without a winner. Lottery officials say a total of $2.26 million in Powerball tickets were […]
Episode 92 – “A Simple Christmas Card”

Dr. Shawn Scholten from Creative Living Center shares a story about how a simple card saved a young girl’s life.
Iowa’s top economic development official says she’ll ‘run to the finish line’
The woman who has led the state’s economic development efforts for the past 14 years says she will stay in the role until Governor Kim Reynolds leaves office on January […]
Phil Wickham Added to RiseFest 2026 Lineup

RiseFest has announced that Christian worship artist Phil Wickham will be part of the RiseFest 2026 lineup, marking his second appearance at the Northwest Iowa music festival. Wickham, who last […]