Western Iowa man accused of shooting his wife to death
A western Iowa man is accused of murdering his wife. Police were called to the couple’s home early Friday night. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, first responders […]
Bird creates task force to respond to antisemitism in Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has assembled a task force of law enforcement officials and members of Iowa’s Jewish community to address acts of antisemitism in Iowa. “The things that […]
Tours available as bird traffic soars at wildlife refuge near Bancroft
Early May is peak migration time for birds and the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in northern Iowa is open through the weekend for drive-through tours. Erich Gilbert, the assistant […]
Regents approve university room and board increases, hear plan for tuition increases
The Board of Regents heard the first reading of proposed tuition increases for the three state schools and approved increases in room and board rates at their meeting today. “The […]
Creighton University economic survey shows improvement for Midwest
The Creighton University survey of manufacturing supply managers for Iowa and eight other states was above growth neutral for April after two straight months below the mark. Creighton University economist […]
Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony honors Algona, DMPD officers
The names of two Iowa policemen have been added to the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial on the state capitol grounds. Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Stephen Bayens hosted a ceremony at […]
Southwest Iowa deputy dies after off-duty accident
An Adams County deputy sheriff has died in an off-duty accident at his part-time job. KCCI TV was first to report 34-year-old Nicholas Koeppe of Corning was driving an excavator […]
Supreme Court rules felons can’t use muzzleloaders
The Iowa Supreme Court rules an antique muzzleloading rifle is a firearm under state law and convicted felons cannot use them. Adam Rhodes bought a replica muzzleloader rifle and killed […]
Fort Madison Bridge over Mississippi reopens after barge strike
Officials say the Fort Madison Bridge over the Mississippi River that was struck by a barge Thursday is safe for train and vehicle traffic. The Fort Madison Toll Bridge is […]
Feenstra touts Medicare coverage of over-the-phone appointments with doctors
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is co-sponsoring a bill to require Medicare to cover over-the-phone telehealth services for another year. That coverage was set to expire on December 31 of this […]