Governor gets bill requiring immigration checks for employment, voting in Iowa
Iowa’s state and local governments, public and private schools and public universities would have to check two federal databases to ensure all new employees are authorized to work in the […]
Northwest Iowa activist lobbies DC lawmakers to stand with Ukraine
(Original Story from Sheila Brummer of IPR) — A northwest Iowa woman recently joined delegates from across the country in Washington, D.C., to urge continued U.S. support for Ukraine. Martha […]
IGHSAU Soccer rankings
Class 1A School Record Last Week 1 Davenport Assumption 6-2 1 2 Des Moines Christian 8-0-1 2 3 Denver 5-0-1 3 4 Hudson 8-1 4 5 Treynor 8-0 5 6 […]
Report: Inequities persist in Iowa’s health care system
A new report finds racial disparities persist across Iowa’s health care system. The non-profit Commonwealth Fund found white Iowans ranked in the 82nd percentile nationally for healthcare outcomes, while black […]
Report: Inequities remain in Iowa’s health care system
A new report finds racial disparities persist across Iowa’s health care system. The non-profit Commonwealth Fund found white Iowans ranked in the 82nd percentile nationally for healthcare outcomes, while black […]
Cooler air settles southward; an active, moisture-laden pattern shifts southward
Across the Corn Belt, cool, mostly cloudy weather is slowing fieldwork. Additionally, rain showers dot some areas, maintaining soggy conditions. On April 26, prior to this week’s rain, statewide topsoil […]
Krull Cinemas Launches New R-Rated Permission System for Minors
Krull Cinemas is rolling out a new policy that allows minors under 17 to attend R-rated movies without a parent present. The new system replaces the previous requirement that parents […]
Sci-fi fest in central Iowa to feature acclaimed author Mur Lafferty (AUDIO)
An accomplished science fiction novelist is one of the featured guests at this weekend’s DemiCon, the 37th Annual Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Gaming Convention in Des Moines. In addition to being […]
Unseasonably cool pattern for much of the Heartland; wet in the southern, eastern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will be confined to an area […]
Northwest Financial Corporation Earns 2026 Top Workplace USA Honor
Northwest Financial Corporation (Northwest Bank) is once again being recognized on the national stage. The company has been named a 2026 Top Workplace USA, marking the 11th consecutive year it […]