Grassley, Ernst offer bill to boot out immigrant sex criminals
Iowa’s two U.S. senators are reintroducing legislation that aims to immediately deport illegal immigrants who are convicted of sex crimes. Senator Chuck Grassley says he and Senator Joni Ernst believe […]
Iowa planting slowed some by wet weather
There was planting progress last week despite widespread rain. The U.S.D.A. report says there were just 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork for the week due to wet conditions. The corn […]
Summer sale of E-15 gasoline called a win for Iowa farmers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday it will allow uninterrupted sales of the E-15 blend of gasoline this summer. National Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the approval […]
Iowa deputy, posing as girl online, thwarts Minnesota predator
A Minnesota man faces more than 30 years in prison after being accused of having sexual conversations with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl, but who was really […]
Iowans honor those who died on the job in 2024
Workers’ memorial events were held in communities across Iowa on Monday to remember the Iowans who’ve died in the workplace. In a Sioux City union hall, a bell was rung […]
Bill on fetal development instruction in grades 5-12 to Iowa governor
The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill to mandate that Iowa public school students — starting in fifth grade — be shown ultrasounds and videos of fetal development […]
Pella flower store preps for this week’s influx of Tulip Time crowds
Colorful tulips are already starting to bloom in Pella, where thousands of visitors are expected for this week’s annual Tulip Time festival. This marks the 90th year for the celebration […]
Man drives into a Sioux City cafe
A wayward driver did a lot of damage to a restaurant in Sioux City. Police Sergeant Tom Gill says they were called just before 6 a.m. Monday. “When officers arrived, […]
Bill mandates seizure response training for Iowa school staff
A bill that’s won approval in the Iowa legislature calls on Iowa schools to train all staff in how to recognize and respond to seizures and have at least one […]
Iowa Senate confirms most of governor’s nominees for boards, commissions
Without debate, the Iowa Senate has confirmed four of the governor’s nominees to serve on the nine-member board that governs the state universities. Kurt Tjaden, the recently named president of […]