Lawmaker says Senate GOP plan would keep Iowa legislature from micromanaging local budgets
A key lawmaker says there’s common ground among his fellow Republicans when it comes to establishing a 2% cap on property tax growth in Iowa, but Senator Dan Dawson says […]
Democrats in Iowa’s 4th district emphasize working across party lines
Iowans can request absentee ballots now for the June 2 Primary Elections. Campaign events are popping up around the state as candidates make their cases to voters and the three […]
Iowa Supreme Court upholds drug conviction based on backpack search
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the conviction against a man who entered a Des Moines home under police surveillance with a backpack that officers soon discovered had drugs inside. […]
In-person visits suspended at southeast Iowa prison
State prison officials have suspended in-person visits with inmates at a southeast Iowa prison. The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility is a minimum security prison and, according to the Iowa Department […]
Soybean planting may start this weekend in parts of Iowa
An agronomist with the Iowa State University Extension says some eager Iowa farmers may start planting soybeans next week, or even as soon as this weekend. Rebecca Vittetoe, who covers […]
Cedar Falls residents raise concerns over proposed crypto mine
Cedar Falls leaders are considering new zoning which could accommodate a proposed cryptocurrency mine, but nearby residents are worried about noise and property values. The city’s planning and zoning commission […]
Young Iowans compete for $300K in scholarships at state science fair
Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Iowa are fielding questions from judges, entering the second and final day of the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, […]
Red flag warnings are out as Iowa continues to be very dry
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 27 counties in southwest and central Iowa for today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Bury says we haven’t had […]
Cascade’s historic beer caves now open as event venue
Decades-old beer caves that were discovered in 2023 beneath an old brewery in the northeast Iowa town of Cascade are now open to the public as an event space. Zach […]
Iowa GOP candidate for governor calls on rival to quit or fire staff
One of the five GOP candidates for governor aired his grievances against a rival last night during a Polk County Republican Party fundraiser. Eddie Andrews, the first candidate called on […]