Kossuth County and ABATE discuss EMT services during annual rally
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors and the motorcycle riders’ association known as ABATE are discussing the cost of county services during the group’s annual gathering near Algona. ABATE of […]
Top Senate Democrat says PBM bill on governor’s desk is flawed
Business groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to veto a bill that would set new rules for pharmacy benefit managers that work with insurance companies to set prescription drug prices […]
Iowans can help the DNR study buzzing, beneficial bumble bees
Volunteers are needed to help compile what’s known as Iowa’s Bumble Bee Atlas, an effort to gauge the state’s populations of the vital pollinators. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife diversity biologist […]
Iowa authorities investigate the deaths of two motorcyclists
Two motorcyclists were killed Wednesday in two separate crashes on Iowa’s roads. The Iowa State Patrol says a motorcycle pulled in front of a semi in Floyd County, killing the […]
Iowa ‘DOGE’ task force considers county consolidation
A member of the governor’s DOGE task force says property taxes could be lowered if more services were delivered on a regional basis. During yesterday’s task force meeting, former Fort […]
Revelations in DCI investigation of fatal Davenport building collapse
Documents from the state investigation of a Davenport apartment building’s partial collapse two years ago reveal the building’s owner was buying steel reinforcements at a Bettendorf business when the building […]
Iowa ACLU tells five cities their drag ordinances are unconstitutional
The Iowa ACLU is going after another group of cities it says are violating free speech with their ordinances regulating drag performances. ACLU attorney Shefali Aurora says they’ve sent letters […]
GOP State Rep. Eddie Andrews launches campaign for governor
A state representative from central Iowa is running for governor. Republican Eddie Andrews of Johnston said his goal is to show a candidate who doesn’t have millions can win. “This is […]
Grab the tackle box and plan an Iowa fishing weekend, no license needed
Iowans who love to fish can make plans to teach a friend without needing to buy a license as the state’s annual Free Fishing Weekend runs this Friday through Sunday. […]
Road use agreement for wind farms’ upgrade in northwest Iowa
Officials in a northwest Iowa county have approved a plan for road improvements and repairs as 259 wind turbines are removed from wind farms in Buena Vista County and replaced […]