Iowans’ genetic data could be at risk with 23andMe bankruptcy
A University of Iowa legal scholar who’s an expert on genetic privacy says Iowans who used the genetic testing company 23andMe might consider deleting their data and profiles, pronto, as […]
House Democrats propose rebates for Iowa homeowners, renters
Democrats in the Iowa House are proposing $1000 property tax rebates for all Iowa homeowners and $500 rebates for renters. Representative Dave Jacoby of Coralville said Democrats are proposing “immediate […]
Weather Service says thunderstorms can pose as much danger as tornadoes
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers says it is important to know what is happening when a thunderstorm warning is issued. Rogers says […]
Sioux City fest focused on diversity faces extinction after 34 years
Due to budget cuts by the City of Sioux City, a long-running multicultural fair planned for this weekend could be the last. The Sioux City Human Rights Commission hosts the […]
Bill would establish Iowa psilocybin program for PTSD treatment
A House committee has unanimously approved a bill to set up a state program for psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” that would be similar to Iowa’s medical marijuana program. […]
Iowa A.G. sues county sheriff over immigration enforcement issue
Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit against a northeast Iowa lawman she calls a “sanctuary sheriff.” Bird is accusing Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx of discouraging law enforcement […]
No change in Iowa’s February unemployment rate
The unemployment rate for February stayed the same as January at three-point-three percent. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says there were some ups and downs in the job market. […]
Ernst waiting on NSC information before commenting on ‘Signal’ leak
Senator Joni Ernst says she’s waiting for information from the National Security Council before commenting on Trump Administration officials discussing military strikes in Yemen accidentally inviting a journalist to their […]
Judge: Some details of Huisentruit case can be revealed, others stay hidden
A district court judge’s ruling finds certain information can be unsealed about the case of Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished in 1995, but the ruling protects other […]
Winnebago sees net revenue for the quarter drop 12% from a year ago
Despite another quarter of falling net revenues, the leader of Winnebago Industries remains optimistic about the future. The outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer — which has factories in Forest City and […]
