Suspect extradited to Iowa from Tennessee to face child sex abuse charge
A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he drove to Iowa to sexually assault a girl. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it learned last October that […]
Sand asked in town hall about legalizing recreational marijuana in Iowa
Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, has suggested Iowa should legalize recreational marijuana and adopt the same kind of regulations imposed on alcohol. Sand described the limitations he’d seek […]
Regents approve naming UNI center after Senator Chuck Grassley
The Board of Regents has approved a new center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls that will be named after Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife. […]
Bill Saeger
78, of Orange City
UI proposes research lab to study more ways to whip cancer
The University of Iowa is taking steps toward creating a new institute devoted to developing cancer-fighting drugs. The institute, abbreviated as CANDID, would focus on accelerating new drug development from […]
Delayed ARC/PLC signup gives farmers more time to make 2026 decisions
USDA has opened enrollment for Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2026 crop year. The signup period runs through December 11, much later than usual. Bart […]
Rock Rapids Native Carter Krull Brings Northwest Iowa Roots to ‘Survivor’
For years, Carter Krull’s family watched Survivor after Wednesday night church, eating pizza and debating how they would handle the challenges on television. Now, the 2020 Central Lyon High School […]
Akron to Host 26th Annual Scarecrow Festival September 19
The Great Akron Scarecrow Festival will take place at Akron City Park, bringing together regional vendors, family entertainment, and a signature decorating contest. The event is Saturday from 10:00 a.m. […]