Ames abandons police advisory panel, formed in the wake of the BLM movement
The City of Ames is shutting down its police advisory committee in order to comply with a new state law. During a city council meeting this week, Police Chief Geoff […]
Rare Iowa turtles are being tracked with transmitters on their shells
A few dozen tiny turtles were turned loose in a wetland in western Iowa’s Guthrie County this month, the next important step in helping the rare creatures regain numbers in […]
Iowa landowners says pipeline bill veto a betrayal, will be an election issue
Dozens of landowners who would be impacted by the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project held a conference call today to talk about the governor’s veto of the pipeline bill. […]
More rough weather possible this afternoon for northern Iowa
For the first time since last October, parts of Iowa saw high temperatures in the 90s on Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologist Jim Lee, at the National Weather Service, says Des Moines […]
Governor signs bill restricting Pharmacy Benefit Manager practicies
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers. PBMs negotiate with insurance companies, drug makers and pharmacies to set the price of medications for people with […]
Cedar Rapids will soon have its first non-profit pharmacy with urgent care
A nonprofit pharmacy with urgent care is set to open in Cedar Rapids, the first in the area to serve primarily low-income families. Stacie Eastman, development director for Eastern Iowa […]
Move to modernize UI Hospitals will cost billions of dollars
The Board of Regents facilities committee has approved the start of the modernization of the University of Iowa Hospitals with an estimated cost of more than three billion dollars. University […]
Group’s used bookstore relocates, raising funds for Le Mars Public Library
Volunteers in Le Mars are selling thousands of used books to support their local public library. A store in downtown Le Mars called “Second Chapter Gently Used Books” opens today. […]
Governor Reynolds vetoes carbon pipeline bill, calls it ‘too broad’
Governor Kim Reynolds has vetoed a bill that would have made it harder for Summit Carbon Solutions to seize land along the pipeline route from unwilling property owners. In a […]
Rickie Fowler to play in John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler, one of pro golf’s most popular players, has committed to compete in this year’s John Deere Classic, July 2-6, at TPC Deere Run. The five-time Ryder Cup team […]