Governor signs law requiring Iowa public schools restrict cell phone access
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law requiring Iowa schools to enforce policies that restrict students from using smart phones when they’re in classes. “Recently schools across the […]
Bear sightings in northeast Iowa expected to increase in coming months
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is trying to prepare northeast Iowa residents for black bear sightings in the area. DNR biologist Vince Evelsizer says there have already been a […]
Acclaimed Iowa high school football coach Dick Tighe dies
Former Webster City Hall of Fame football coach Dick Tighe died Tuesday at the age of 94. Tighe retired as the state’s all-time wins leader in 2016 with a career […]
Nat Geo staffer offers tips for Iowans who want to live past 100
An acclaimed National Geographic photographer will offer central Iowans an audio-visual tour of the world’s so-called Blue Zones, places where people tend to live longer, healthier lives, often past one-hundred. […]
Nat Geo staffer offers tips for Iowans who want to live past 100 (AUDIO)
An acclaimed National Geographic photographer will offer central Iowans an audio-visual tour of the world’s so-called Blue Zones, places where people tend to live longer, healthier lives, often past one-hundred. […]
Ex Gov. Vilsack offers set of rural issues for 2026 consideration
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack is planning to meet with groups around the state to tout ideas that offer farmers different income streams and keep more people in rural Iowa. […]
Bill would change definition of bullying in Iowa schools
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would change how the state defines bullying and harassment in schools. Current law says bullying could be based on a list of traits […]
GOP Senators amp up public pressure for votes on pipeline bills
Nine Senate Republicans have taken the rare step of delivering speeches in the Iowa Senate, each calling on GOP leaders to allow debate on bills to preserve the private property […]
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 […]