UI study: E-bike users are hurt more seriously in crashes than conventional cyclists
A University of Iowa study offers new perspectives on accidents involving electric bicycles. The report reviewed some 200 other studies and found no clear evidence e-bike riders crash more often […]
Company pulls plug on plan to store hog waste at western Iowa site
The developer of a western Iowa site for storage of a hog manure product is pulling the plug on the project. A representative of Hawthorn Land Holdings made the announcement […]
Comedian Jason Salmon urges Iowans to ‘stay ornery’ to find happiness (AUDIO)
A comedian whose “Another Weird Week” segments have racked up tens of millions of views online will bring his stand-up act to central Iowa for one night this week. Jason […]
Governor appoints former police officer to lead Iowa Lottery
Governor Reynolds has appointed a former Des Moines Police officer to be administrator of the Iowa Lottery. Stephen Waymire retired from the Des Moines Police Department in 2022 and in […]
Severe storms knock out power to nearly 20,000 Iowa homes
Golf ball-sized hail hit Story City and a few other Iowa communities in Monday night’s storm, as winds topped 70 miles an hour, and heavy rains caused flash flooding in […]
Grassley says renewal of USMCA should be a ‘no-brainer’
Talks are underway in Mexico City to renew what’s known as the USMCA, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he strongly favors maintaining the important trade relationship […]
Sand with fundraising lead over Lahn in Iowa governor’s race
The latest fundraising reports are in for the candidates competing to be Iowa’s next governor. The reports cover fundraising from May 27 through July 14. Rob Sand, the Democrat running […]
Decorah leaders repeat vote against becoming Iowa’s first sanctuary city
For the second time in less than a year, Decorah leaders have voted down an ordinance that would have made it a sanctuary city. The city council defeated the so-called […]
Historic Albia building may be saved after partial collapse
It appears a 137 year old building on Albia’s town square may be saved. The east wall of the building collapsed Sunday. Albia Fire Chief John Freshwater said contractors have […]
Data center ordinance passes in Palo
The eastern Iowa town of Palo near Cedar Rapids is setting down clear rules for data centers, but it’s less clear if the community will be getting one. Palo leaders […]