Catholic Eucharistic Pilgrimage crossing into Iowa from Illinois today
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage of the Catholic Church will enter Iowa today on its way back to the west coast. Davenport Diocese Deacon Ryan Burchett says the Pilgrimage came through […]
Travel forecast for Iowans falls as unofficial start of summer holiday nears
Many Iowans are busy making their summer travel plans, which for some of us starts with the three-day Memorial Day weekend ahead. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says some Iowans are […]
Mason City man dies in I-35 crash involving two semis
One person was killed in a four-vehicle accident on Interstate 35 in Hamilton County on Tuesday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol says 68-year-old Reed Peterson of Mason City was northbound […]
Central Iowa zoo to expand habitats for lions, river otters, bobcats and more
Iowa’s largest zoo is launching what’s described as a “transformative” project, one of the most comprehensive expansion and renovation efforts in the facility’s 60-year history. Alex Payne, spokesman for Blank […]
Linn County gathering information for possible restart of nuclear power plant
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission took public input at its meeting Monday on restarting the nuclear power plant outside of Palo. The Duane Arnold Energy Center shut down […]
Groundbreaking for Daisy Brand’s $676 million plant in Boone
A ceremonial groundbreaking today in Boone for a plant that will produce Daisy Brand sour cream and cottage cheese. The $676 million project will eventually employ over 250 people. “It […]
Crypto bill advances, Grassley says he wouldn’t invest in digital currency
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley voted with his colleagues last night in advancing the first major bill that would more closely regulate cryptocurrency. In a conference call with Iowa reporters this […]
Iowa, UNI, ISU student leaders express concern about proposed tuition increase
Leaders of the student governments at the three state universities talked about the impact of the proposed tuition increase during the Board of Regents’ meeting Monday. Resident tuition would increase […]
Golf ball-sized hail pelts Iowa, record rain and more showers on the way
Monday’s storms brought large hail, high winds and heavy rain to wide sections of Iowa, mostly the state’s southern half. National Weather Service meteorologist Alexis Jimenez says at least one […]
34-year-old Navy veteran running for Iowa Secretary of State
A Bettendorf native who’s a Navy veteran is campaigning to be Iowa’s top election official. Democrat Ryan Peterman is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy who served 10 years […]