Spirit Lake proposes $63M project to renovate elementary, high schools
Leaders of the school district in Spirit Lake are unveiling plans for an ambitious renovation project which they estimate would cost $63-million. Superintendent David Smith says the project would address […]
Alta bar owner arrested after alleged ‘rape’ comment
Buena Vista County authorities have arrested a local business owner on a harassment charge after a weekend incident at a tavern. According to online court documents and a criminal complaint […]
Iowa DNR taking comments on proposed changes to non-resident hunting rules
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking public comments on a proposed rule change that would give in-state hunters the first shot at pheasants and other game over out-of-state […]
Another Iowa town blinds Flock cameras, though some crimes may go unsolved
Indianola is the latest Iowa town to switch off its Flock cameras, automated license plate readers which are prompting protests across the nation about privacy and security. Indianola Police Lieutenant […]
Two US House candidates in Iowa say it’s time for a movement led by independents
Independent candidates who are running for two of Iowa’s congressional seats say it’s time for voters frustrated by politics to build a movement. Michael Bridgford, a financial advisor from the […]
During Iowa State Fair stop, USDA official assesses USMCA negotiations
A top Trump Administration official says negotiations with Canada for revisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement have been challenging. Luke Lindberg, the USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Agricultural Affairs, […]
New documentary highlights the micro-industry of Iowa State Fair parking
About a million people visit the Iowa State Fair every year, and there are only about 15,000 parking spaces on the fairgrounds, which has led to a micro-industry of nearby […]
Details released on Stuart shooting of woman and State Trooper
The Iowa Department of Public Safety has released more information on the shooting death Tuesday of a woman in Stuart and the wounding of a state trooper. Officers responded to […]
Fourth District’s McGowan and Dawson on war with Iran
Chris McGowan, the Republican campaigning for Iowa’s fourth congressional district seat, says the federal government must be prudent about waging war, but McGowan isn’t publicly commenting on President Trump’s decision […]
Estherville city council puts new regulations on e-bikes, scooters
Electric scooters and e-bikes can be a lot of fun or a terrible menace, depending on who you ask, and communities across Iowa are working to better regulate the speedy […]