Lawmakers pass guardrails for chatbot interactions with Iowa minors
A bill headed to the governor’s desk sets up new guardrails for chatbots that interact with minors in Iowa. A chatbot must be programmed to disclose it’s not a human […]
Election law changes headed to Iowa governor
The legislature has sent the governor a bill that will no longer give someone registering to vote on Election Day the option of having a relative, neighbor or friend confirm […]
Sioux Center Man Arrested at Gunpoint, Faces Felony Eluding Among Other Charges
A Sioux Center man is facing multiple charges after police say he sped away from an officer Friday night, then stopped only when a train blocked the road. According to […]
Nominations now being taken for Iowa’s best pork tenderloin
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is launching its annual search for the state’s tastiest pork tenderloin, from crispy classics to creative takes on the famed sandwich. The association’s Kevin Hall […]
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Storm damages several hangars at Albia Airport
There was storm damage to the Albia airport in south-central Iowa overnight. Dave Coop has an airplane he keeps there. “There was one airplane that was rolled up into a […]
5 cent tax proposed for vaping products sold in Iowa
A bill setting a five-cent tax on vapes and nicotine pouches has won approval in an Iowa Senate committee. Tony Phillips, a lobbyist for RAI Services which sells VUSE, a […]
MOC-FV and Northwestern Partner to Upgrade Shared Softball Facility
ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The MOC-Floyd Valley School District Board of Education has approved significant renovations to the high school softball field. The project, which will impact both the Northwestern […]
Minnesota Twins Community Fund Gifts Grant to the City of Hawarden
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund has made several grants to support various initiatives and organizations in the region, and one of those is going to the City of Hawarden. Hawarden […]
Several tornadoes, 3.5″ diameter hail, 88 MPH winds hit eastern Iowa
Powerful storms moved over eastern Iowa Tuesday night, bringing reports of tornadoes, large hail and high winds. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator Mandy Bieber says there are multiple reports of […]