Iowa workforce participation increases, unemployment steady in December
Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the December unemployment number held steady while the number of people looking for work increased. “Our unemployment rate is 3.5%, and our labor […]
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Ex-cop from north-central Iowa makes plea in sexual misconduct case
A former Eagle Grove police officer has pleaded guilty to sending obscene material to a minor using Snapchat. According to a criminal complaint, 28-year-old Colt Richardson sent explicit images to […]
State effort to boost lung cancer screening launches in Waterloo pharmacy
A pilot project is being launched at a drug store in northeast Iowa which aims to raise the percentage of people who get screened for lung cancer, Iowa’s top cancer […]
Boyden Man Arrested on Felony OWI Charge Following 2025 Crash Near George
A Boyden man has been arrested on a felony operating while intoxicated charge after toxicology results were returned from a crash last fall near George. According to a criminal complaint […]
Sioux County Engineer Outlines Upcoming Road Projects
Several key county roads in Sioux County are scheduled for major construction work in the coming year, as engineers prepare for long-term improvements and flood-related repairs. Sioux County Engineer Joel […]
Latest ICE killing in Twin Cities sparks Iowa City demonstration
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Iowa City on Sunday to mourn the death of Alex Pretti, the second Minnesota resident killed by federal immigration enforcement officials. Videos show ICE […]
Orange City to Hold Public Hearing on 7th Street Reconstruction Project
The City of Orange City will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 2nd, regarding plans for a major reconstruction and resurfacing project along 7th Street. The public hearing is […]
Nunn, other Iowa politicians react to Minnesota shooting
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says he’s asked ICE supervisors for a briefing on “the rules of engagement” for federal agents. Nunn, a Republican from Ankeny, is so far the only […]