New exhibit opens in West Branch to honor the Hoovers’ 150th birthdays
This year marks what would’ve been the 150th birthdays of both President Herbert Hoover and his wife, Lou, and a special exhibit will open tomorrow at his birthplace in West […]
Governor using COVID relief funds for opioid treatment programs
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is using $17.5 million of federal pandemic relief money to pay for prevention and treatment programs for opioid addiction. She made the allocation after the legislature […]
Iowa DOT worker is killed in construction zone crash
An Iowa Department of Transportation worker was struck and killed in southwestern Iowa Thursday morning while he was patching a section of Interstate 80. The Iowa State Patrol says 36-year-old […]
Northwest Iowa airport leader concerned about wind farm planned nearby
One of the people who oversees the airport in Emmetsburg is raising concerns about a wind farm proposed in Palo Alto County. “I can tell you this — if they […]
Law focuses on accessibility issues at Iowa’s state parks
Lawmakers have directed the Iowa Natural Resources Commission to review how accessible state parks are to people with disabilities and recommend improvements. Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law […]
Iowa’s drought conditions continue to recede
The latest report out today shows the amount of drought in Iowa continues to shrink. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 53% of the state is now drought free. That […]
With bird flu hitting cattle, Grassley calls for agencies to better communicate
The recent crossover outbreaks of avian influenza in cattle in several states have Iowa beef and dairy producers on alert and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is calling for better communication […]
April unemployment rate drops
The April unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% compared to 2.9% in March. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says there were no major ups or downs in the month. “Overall […]
Deere sales, revenue down 12% in past three months
Due to “challenging market conditions,” Deere and Company is reducing is prediction of profits for its current operating year. Over the past three months, net sales and revenue for Deere […]
Artists flock to Mason City to install 20 new public sculptures
New sculptures are being added to the River City Sculptures on Parade display this week in downtown Mason City. It’s the 12th year of the program as artists from across the […]