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UI prof: Don’t bring mom or dad along on job interviews
A business professor at the University of Iowa says she’s stunned by the results of a new survey that finds some parents will accompany their adult children on job interviews,
U.S. Senator Ernst dismisses ‘chitter chatter’ about her 2026 intentions
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is dismissing a report in a Washington, D.C. publication that cites unnamed Republicans as being concerned she will not seek reelection in 2026. “There’s always all
Iowa Natural Resources Commission updates rules for septic systems
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has approved an update of rules on septic systems. Eric Wiklund of the DNR’s Water Quality Bureau says the change involves aerobic treatment units or
Des Moines driver rams squad car as walkers scurry from sidewalk
Police in central Iowa say a suspect is in custody after trying to run down pedestrians with his car this morning. Des Moines police started getting 911 calls around 6:30
Democrat Kathryn Dolter launches campaign in Iowa’s 2nd congressional district
A retired Army nurse who led the nursing program at Kirkwood Community College for a decade is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination to run against second district Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

Dordt University acquires Pencil Box
Dordt University’s Print and Mail Center has recently acquired the Pencil Box, a longtime local supplier of paper, office products, and furniture. While the acquisition marks a new chapter for
Driver: Iowa Speedway is a “ton of fun,” should continue as big-money boost
It’s estimated a single weekend of NASCAR racing generates $100-million for central Iowa’s economy, and one of the sport’s top drivers — who’s won the checked flag twice at the
Driver: Iowa Speedway is a ‘ton of fun,’ should continue as big-money boost
It’s estimated a single weekend of NASCAR racing generates $100-million for central Iowa’s economy, and one of the sport’s best-ranked drivers — who’s won the checked flag twice at the
Siouxland Foodbank to host Healthy Kids Iowa food distribution
The Foodbank of Siouxland is hosting a drive and walk-up food distribution Wednesday for the new Healthy Kids Iowa program. Food Bank Executive Director, Jacob Wanderschied says the program administered
Deputy’s dog bites gun out of suspect’s hand in Decorah
The Winneshiek County sheriff K-9 Drago is credited with disarming a suspect who was carrying a shotgun on Monday. Authorities say sheriffs deputies were called to perform a welfare check