Democrat Hardman wins special election for Iowa Senate seat
A Democrat has won today’s special election for a seat the Iowa Senate. Unofficial results show West Des Moines City Councilman Renee Hardman won with 73% of the vote. She […]
Iowa heart expert says shoveling too much snow can be a killer
This is the deadliest week of the year for heart attacks in Iowa, and one potential cause is overexertion which, for many of us, can stem from shoveling snow. Rob […]
ISU Extension: Careful with that ice melt, it could kill your grass
Iowans who have sidewalks and driveways they care for sometimes face a quandary during the wintertime about the use of salt to break up ice and provide traction. Aaron Steil, […]
Top Iowa Political Stories of 2025
The decisions this year by two politicians who were the first women to win races in Iowa for U.S. Senate and for governor have rearranged the landscape for next year’s […]
Ticketing begins Jan. 1, 2026 for violating Iowa’s ‘Hands-free’ driving law
Starting this Thursday, January 1, Iowans caught handling a smart phone while driving a vehicle could get a $170 ticket, which includes the fine, court fees and other charges. The […]
Chili on the schedule for University of Okoboji Winter Games
The annual “University of Okoboji Winter Games” in northwest Iowa begin in less than four weeks and there’s chili on the schedule. The chili cook-off — a sort of kick-off […]
Iowa’s cancer rate is rising, so the best defense is to get screened
Health studies project more than 21,000 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in Iowans next year, while 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer — and both numbers are rising. Jody […]
Spencer, Iowa app includes flood predictions, weather alerts
Well over 450 Spencer residents have downloaded a new smart phone app designed to provide a variety of information, including weather alerts. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson said it’s part […]
‘Spencer, Iowa’ app includes flood predictions, weather alerts
Well over 450 Spencer residents have downloaded a new smart phone app designed to provide a variety of information, including weather alerts. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson said it’s part […]
Iowa blizzard closes Interstate 35 from Ames to Clear Lake
A cold front blew into Iowa Sunday bringing blizzard conditions that closed down Interstate 35 from Ames north to Clear Lake, and spawned snow squalls across central and eastern Iowa. […]