Crop duster pilot escapes crash in Kossuth County
The pilot of a crop dusting plane escaped without major injuries after his plane crashed near a residence in Kossuth County. The Kossuth County Law Enforcement center received a 911 […]
Iowa State University’s CyTown development behind schedule
The completion date for the CyTown development between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum in Ames has moved back. Iowa State University general counsel Mike Norton gave an update to […]
Boater dead after accident on Clear Lake
One person is dead after a boating accident on Clear Lake this morning. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a call was received at about 8:30 A.M. about two […]
University of Iowa president gets a raise
The Board of Regents met in closed session for most of the day Wednesday to review the performance of the three state university presidents and the executive director of the […]
LifeServe seeks blood donors amid typical uptick in summer demand
Earlier this week the American Red Cross announced there was a national blood supply crisis, but a spokesman for the organization that supplies blood to over 175 hospitals in Iowa, […]
Iowa regents create committee to oversee UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
The board that oversees the three state universities approved a committee Wednesday to oversee the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Board of Regents executive director Mark […]
Churchill Downs mulls sale of 9 properties, including Sioux City casino
A change in ownership of Sioux City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is possible following yesterday’s financial filing by current owner Churchill Downs, Inc. Churchil Downs filed a form with […]
Grassley cancels today’s committee vote on Blanche’s A.G. nomination
Senator Chuck Grassley cancelled today scheduled Judiciary Committee meeting to vote on President Trump’s nominee for attorney general. A Grassley spokesperson said late last night that two other Republicans on […]
Senator Ernst blasts Fauci’s COVID related decisions
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among those publicly raising objections to pandemic-related decisions Dr. Anthony Fauci made when he was a top U.S. public health official. Ernst questioned Fauci yesterday […]
Even in the steamy heat, Iowans can find ways to keep kids moving
Some days it’s just too hot in Iowa to go outside, but research is finding that children who stay active during the summer months see physical, as well as mental, […]