Local & State News
Iowa Veterans Cemetery ceremony marks Veterans Day 2026
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant Todd Jacobus says this is a day to honor those who’ve served a cause greater than themselves. “Today our watch is right here, ensuring
Rock Valley Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder Charge
(KIWA) — A Rock Valley man accused of intentionally striking a police officer with a pickup and leading authorities on a pursuit has pleaded not guilty to charges that include
Cedar Rapids PD plans to swap out Flock cameras for Axon tech
The Cedar Rapids Police Department plans to drop its contract with Flock cameras in February and exchange them for Axon automated license plate readers, or ALPRs. Axon is a law
New Hall of Honor remembers the ultimate sacrifice of Iowa National Guard soldiers
Tributes to soldiers on this Veterans Day now include a permanent display for a group of Iowa National Guard soldiers. The new Hall of Honor at the Joint Force Headquarters
Sioux Center Targets November 20 for Highway 75 Reopening
Sioux Center’s Highway 75 reconstruction project is nearing the finish line, with crews targeting a reopening to traffic by the end of Friday, November 20th. Craig Lauritzen with DGR Engineering
Iowa Receives $216 Million More for Program Supporting Sioux Center Health
Iowa is receiving another $216 million through a federal rural health program that Iowa’s congressional delegation has credited with helping Sioux Center Health expand prenatal care. The Centers for Medicare
Survey: Iowans won’t toss holiday traditions because of high prices
Even as prices Iowans pay for everything from groceries to gasoline remain high, a survey finds many of us hold firm to traditions and won’t skimp on the holidays. November
Sioux Center High School Continues Veterans Day Tradition
Sioux Center High School will welcome veterans and community members this morning for its annual Veterans Day program. A year ago, the featured speaker was Senior Master Sergeant Jonathan Leffring.
Autumn’s Center to Reopen November 23 After Flood Closure
Autumn’s Center in Spencer, named in memory of an Orange City child, will reopen Monday, November 23, after being closed since the 2024 flood. Seasons Center for Behavioral Health announced
Wettach says independence key for state auditor’s office
State Auditor-elect Taylor Wettach, a Democrat from Muscatine, says maintaining the independence of the office is his primary responsibility. He’s also considering ways the auditor’s office could make all government
