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Documentary on Vegas showman to be screened in Dubuque
A celebrated weeklong film festival in northeast Iowa opens Saturday and will feature more than a hundred films this year, including the debut documentary from the son of a late
Sioux Center Outlines Next Steps for Potential Downtown Redevelopment
After getting a first look at what could be possible for a key downtown block, Sioux Center leaders are now beginning to outline what comes next and how that vision
American State Bank Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Customers
American State Bank is warning customers about a scam involving callers falsely claiming to represent the bank. According to a notice shared by the bank, scammers are contacting individuals and
Bill on hydrogen extraction eligible for debate in Iowa Senate
A proposal making its way through the Iowa Senate would set new state standards for the extraction of hydrogen from rocks and underground reservoirs. Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from
Parental consent to be required for HPV, Hep B vaccines for Iowa minors
State law lets minors get health care that’s related to the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases without a parent’s permission, but a bill passed by the legislature would
Scooter Rider Injured in Orange City Crash
A juvenile was injured in a pedestrian-related crash in Orange City on Monday afternoon. According to the Orange City Police Department, officers were called to the intersection of Florida Avenue
Des Moines medics say pilot blood transfusion program saved a life
The Des Moines Fire Department says medics recently were able to give a blood transfusion to the patient before transport to the hospital for the first time under a pilot
Bill’s process may lead to 8th graders playing Iowa high school sports
A bill that could pave the way for eighth graders to participate in all high school sports is on its way to the governor. “Currently eighth graders can play baseball
8th graders may be able to play Iowa high school sports
A bill that could pave the way for eighth graders to participate in all high school sports is on its way to the governor. “Currently eighth graders can play baseball
Grassley says U-S blockade of Iran’s ports could bring ‘worthy outcome’
Iran threatens to retaliate after the U.S. military on Monday blockaded Iranian ports in the Straight of Hormuz, but Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says there are reasons for some optimism.