Federal job training centers in Denison, Ottumwa to close
The Trump Administration is closing all Job Corps Centers in the U.S. by the end of this month, including centers in Denison and Ottumwa. The federal program has provided free […]
Democrat J.D. Scholten of Sioux City launches U.S. Senate campaign
A Democrat from northwest Iowa who’s been a member of the Iowa House since 2023 is running for the U.S. Senate. State Representative J.D. Scholten of Sioux City said he […]
State reports a Safe Haven baby girl turned over in May
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says a baby was turned over to the state last month under the Safe Haven Law. The Department says the baby girl […]
A no tornadoes May in Iowa follows last year’s record severe weather
State climatologist Justin Glisan says May was a quiet month for severe weather, after the record-setting and deadly May we had last year. “We had no reported tornadoes across the […]
Iowa’s Governor signs two election-related bills into law
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that gives Iowa’s secretary of state clear authority to work with federal agencies and hire a private firm to check for […]
Survey: Tariffs are slowing the manufacturing economies in Iowa, Midwest
The monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwest states finds the economy is still weakening at the state and regional levels. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss […]
Report assesses four-year degree option at Iowa community colleges
A report from the Iowa’s community college presidents suggests their institutions could address gaps in training Iowa’s workforce by offering four year degrees, but the group warns there could be […]
Iowa pheasant numbers could be up thanks to spring weather
Better weather this spring could bring pheasant numbers back up after a dip brought on by last year’s flooding. Iowa DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says spring weather determines how […]
Iowa’s Jan Jensen adds assistant coach
Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen has added Jasmyn Walker as a Hawkeye assistant coach. “I am so excited to welcome Jas to our staff.,” Jensen said. “Jas is a […]
New online platform will link Iowa donors with foster families
A program launching later this month aims to help Iowa foster families find the items they need to prepare for kids to move in, as foster families typically only get […]