Local & State News
U.S. Rep.-elect James to seek seats on Ag, Transportation Committees
Congresswoman-elect Lindsay James, a Democrat from Dubuque, says she hopes to be appointed to the House Committee on Agriculture when the House convenes in January. “I want to do committee
Grassley says bipartisanship will be key as Senate power shifts
Following a slew of midterm victories this week, Democrats will take control of the U.S. Senate in January, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican, says he’s confident he’ll still

Wheeler Wins Reelection to Iowa House District 4
Republican State Rep. Skyler Wheeler won reelection Tuesday in Iowa House District 4, defeating independent challenger Garth Van Donselaar in the district covering Lyon County and part of Sioux County.
56% of voters approve amendment to Iowa Constitution
Unofficial results show 56% of Iowa voters have approved an amendment to Iowa’s constitution that will restrict the legislature’s ability to raise income taxes. It means a two-thirds supermajority of
Iowans are urged to prep for the looming winter, know watches from warnings
Like it or not, the frigid winds of winter will be blowing sleet and snow into Iowa at some point soon, and Iowans need to begin getting ready for all
Pate says 63% of registered voters cast ballots in Iowa midterms
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says voter turnout in this year’s midterm election was the highest it’s been in 30 years. Just over 63% of Iowa’s registered voters cast
Latest Iowa measles case found in Osage
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says another case of the measles has been found in the state. HHS says the latest case involves potential exposure at the
Deere to move operations of Ottumwa plant to Ankeny
John Deere says it plans to shut down its oldest Iowa factory by the end of the 2028 fiscal year. The company says that due to changes in customer demand
Don’t junk the jack-o-lanterns, composting keeps them out of Iowa’s landfills
Many Iowans who decorated their homes for Halloween are taking down their ghosts and jack-o-lanterns in favor of Thanksgiving fare — and one expert suggest recycling those old pumpkins instead
