Local & State News
U.S. House candidates in Iowa’s third district debate
Third District Congressman Zach Nunn, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Sarah Trone Garriott met in KCCI TV studios in Des Moines last night for their only debate before the November
Final debate before ’26 election for Iowa’s candidates for governor
The two candidates running to be Iowa’s next governor met for their third and final debate tonight, answering questions on a variety of issues, including property taxes. Republican Zach Lahn

Two George Residents Taken to Hospital After Crash West of Town
(KIWA) — Two George residents were taken to a hospital following a single-vehicle crash four miles west of George on Friday, October 23rd. The driver was later flown to a
Will Iowa follow the country’s trend to drink less liquor?
Researchers say they’re seeing a national trend toward lower alcohol consumption, and the pattern may be catching on in Iowa through efforts like Sober October, though one study shows Iowa’s
CSI report finds Iowa is Midwest leader in data center development
A Common Sense Institute review suggests currently operating and proposed data centers in Iowa would generate $3.1 billion in property taxes by 2040. Ben Murrey, CSI’s director of policy and
Iowa corn harvest caught up some last week with dry weather
The amount of corn harvested increased last week, but is still below 50%. The U.S.D.A. report says there was almost a whole week of suitable weather for the harvest and
Mission of Mercy free dental clinic coming to central Iowa in November
The state’s 17th annual free dental clinic is set for in the middle of next month. Dentist Lauren Patrick is the local committee chair as the Iowa Mission of Mercy
One dead, two seriously injured in Audobon County accidents with farm equipment
The Iowa State Patrol reports two serious accidents involving farm equipment in Audobon County Sunday. The Patrol says a semi traveling north on Highway 71 just before noon Sunday ran
One dead, two seriously injured in Audubon County accidents with farm equipment
The Iowa State Patrol reports two serious accidents involving farm equipment in Audubon County Sunday. The Patrol says a semi traveling north on Highway 71 just before noon Sunday ran
Grassley says it’s not necessary, but he’d take pledge to accept midterm results
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’d be willing to make a promise to help calm fears about the potential for federal interference in next week’s election. A bipartisan group of
