Iowans need to use space heaters with caution
Temperatures have already been dipping below freezing in several Iowa cities, prompting some of us to bring our space heaters out of storage to warm up our homes at night. […]
Iowa food pantries see surge in demand
Food pantries around the state say there’s been a surge in demand as federal SNAP benefits are delayed. Craig Gordy is with the Oskaloosa Food Pantry, where they gave away […]
Trump gives Miller-Meeks his ‘full and complete’ endorsement
President Trump has endorsed Iowa Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks in her race for a fourth term in the U.S. House. This is the first time since 2020 that Trump has endorsed […]
Nonprofits that help Iowans pay power bills face funding uncertainty
As the federal government shutdown continues, agencies that help the needy pay their heating bills are in limbo, like Iowa’s LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Danna Buls […]
Pickup and owner found after deadly Marshalltown hit and run
Authorities in central Iowa say they’re no longer searching for the pickup truck that was suspected of fleeing from a deadly weekend accident. Marshalltown Police Chief Chris Jones says the […]
New group aims to empower, connect Iowa’s community donation gardens
A new statewide initiative is being launched that will help support community gardens that donate fresh produce. The Iowa Donation Garden Network is designed to reach and link up garden […]
Iowa community college leader raises concerns about offering 4-year degrees
The president of the Des Moines Area Community College says he’s “a little concerned” about a proposal that would have Iowa’s 15 community colleges offer four-year degrees. The chairman of […]
DMACC hopes to restart training for TSA agents
Des Moines Area Community College is working with Iowa’s congressional delegation to try to revive an online course that had nationwide reach. In 2011 the federal government contracted with the […]
Governor encourages donations to food pantries
Governor Kim Reynolds is asking for donations to food banks to help them once federal food benefits are cut off Saturday by the government shutdown. Reynolds announced Thursday that the […]
Many Iowans may soon see health insurance premiums double
Open enrollment starts tomorrow for tens of thousands of Iowans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and the premium costs could more than double for many […]