Feenstra gets Branstad’s backing in Iowa GOP Primary for governor
Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is endorsing Congressman Randy Feenstra’s bid to be Iowa’s next governor. Feenstra faces four other Republicans in the June Primary. In a written statement released […]
Arrest made in West Des Moines cold case death of real estate agent
West Des Moines Police have made an arrest in a cold case murder involving a real estate agent. Twenty-seven-year-old Ashley Oakland was shot and killed while showing townhome in West […]
Bosma Named 2A Player of the Year; Northwest Iowa Well Represented on IPSWA All-State Teams

Northwest Iowa is once again well represented on the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association Boys All-State Basketball Teams, highlighted by a Player of the Year honor for Unity Christian’s Dylan […]
Iowa State Patrol: many still violating new hands-free cell phone law
The spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol says many people are following the new hands-free cell phone law since law enforcement went from warnings to tickets. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says […]
Ethanol supporters say E-15 brings much cheaper pump prices
Gasoline prices in Iowa have surged 88 cents a gallon in the past month, and backers of biofuels say the blend with 15% ethanol helps consumers save money. Nick Bowdish, […]
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The Family Leader endorses Steen in Iowa governor’s race
A Christian conservative group that’s influential in Iowa Republican Party politics is endorsing Adam Steen’s bid for governor. The Family Leader’s CEO Bob Vander Plaats already gave Steen his personal […]
Hawarden Man Arrested in Rock Rapids on Sexual Exploitation Charges

A Hawarden man has been arrested in Rock Rapids on multiple charges involving the alleged exploitation of a minor. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Dillon Anderson of […]
City of Rock Valley and Dordt Students Seek Community Input Tonight on Future of Flood-Impacted Land

Residents in Rock Valley will have a chance tonight to help shape the future of land impacted by the 2024 flood, as the city continues its partnership with Dordt University. […]
Grassley says he’ll push to keep absentee voting in SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is a co-sponsor of what’s known as the SAVE America […]