Willems is first Democrat to enter 2026 race for Iowa Attorney General
An eastern Iowa attorney who served two terms in the Iowa House is running for attorney general. Nate Willems, a Democrat from Mount Vernon, said his top priorities would be […]
UI prof: Betting on the next pope is ‘tasteless and tacky’
There are more than 470,000 Catholics in Iowa, most of whom will be watching closely as cardinal electors convene in the Sistine Chapel starting today for the secretive conclave to […]
Majority of Iowans have met deadline for Real ID driver’s license
The often-delayed Real ID driver’s license requirement for flying goes into effect today (May 7th). Iowa DOT spokesperson Kathleen Meradith-Eyers says it appears a majority of people flying from the […]
State pays $4.2 M settlement to another sibling of teen who died of starvation
A state board has agreed to pay a $4.2 million settlement to the brother of a 16-year-old who died of starvation in their adoptive parents home in Perry. Investigators say […]
Dubuque passes ordinance to try and cut down bear visits
The Dubuque City Council passed an ordinance Monday against feeding or harassing bears. During a discussion of the ordinance, the DNR’s Ross Ellingson said the idea is to take away […]
Search for Iowa’s top breaded pork tenderloin underway
The Iowa Pork Producers are now taking nominations for the Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin contest. Spokesperson . Kelsey Sutter says they expect to hear from a lot of people. “Recent […]
Iowa Lt. Governor Cournoyer launches campaign for state auditor
Republican Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer has kicked off her campaign for state auditor. “I’m the mother of four children, I’ve run a small business for 27 years, I was in […]
More young Iowans are opting for pedal power
Hundreds of Iowa students will be walking or riding bikes to class tomorrow as part of Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day. Matt Burkey, the Safe Routes to Schools […]
Big 12 extends the contract of commissioner Brett Yormark
Big 12 Board Chair and Baylor President Linda Livingstone announced that the Big 12 Board of Directors has voted to extend Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark’s contract for an additional […]
Sen. Grassley says Medicaid recipients who are able to work should be working
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, and confirms he’d at least consider cutting spending on the nation’s public health insurance program for low-income […]