Man injured by ‘coming out the window’ of burning northwest Iowa home
Two people escaped from a house fire in Estherville yesterday and one was taken to a hospital for treatment. Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan said there was heavy smoke inside […]
Man injured by coming out the window of burning northwest Iowa home
Two people escaped from a house fire in Estherville yesterday and one was taken to a hospital for treatment. Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan said there was heavy smoke inside […]
Auditors uncover $127,000 in misspent funds in small Iowa town
A special investigation by the State Auditor’s Office has found the former city clerk in a small eastern Iowa town improperly spent about $127,000 in city funds. Yamira Martinez, the […]
Astronaut Whitson scheduled for lift-off early Tuesday
After repeated delays, the countdown clock is again ticking toward launch for Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and her record-setting fifth space mission. The Axiom Space mission was originally scheduled […]
Police question alleged hit-and-run driver after fatal central Iowa crash
The pedestrian who was the victim of a hit-and-run in Des Moines last night has died. Des Moines police say witnesses tell officers the man was standing on the median […]
Iowa’s Character Counts program honors new batch of role models
The Iowa Character Awards for 2025 are being announced, highlighting the people, teachers, communities and organizations that are helping to make positive changes across the state. Amy Smit is spokesperson […]
Retailer says interest in fireworks is up after new Iowa law blocked restrictions
Iowa’s law changed so you can now legally shoot off fireworks anywhere in the state on July 3rd and 4th this year. Kim Sandtoe operates one of two permanent Jake’s […]
Registration for Trump’s Iowa speech kicking off countdown to America’s 250th
America250, the commission created to plan events celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, has released a few more details about the kick-off event planned on the Iowa State Fairgrounds next week. […]
Federal program that helped 96,000 Iowans pay winter bills may vanish
Even though it’s summer, advocates are worried about a winter heating program for Iowans. The Trump administration’s proposed budget includes eliminating funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or […]
71 workers lose jobs as Waterloo recycling facility closes
An Ohio-based company that makes plastic drainage pipe is closing its plastic recycling facility in Waterloo. Advanced Drainage Systems has notified the State of Iowa that 71 employees in Waterloo […]