Blizzard closes roads and snaps power poles in Northwest Iowa
Blizzard conditions have shut down roadways and travel is not recommended in many areas of western and northwestern Iowa this afternoon. DOT Winter Operations Director Craig Bargfrede says a large […]
Black history is now more accessible in Waterloo
The African American Historical and Cultural Museum is now open in Waterloo, a big milestone for the organization. The opening marks the first time in the museum’s 29-year history that […]
Iowa Senate votes for 60 mph speed limit on state highways
A bill that’s passed the Iowa Senate would raise the speed limit to 60 miles an hour on two-lane state highways. Senator Kerry Gruenhagen, a Republican from Walcott, is the […]
Fort Dodge police probe man’s death, apartment fire
A man’s death and an apartment fire in Fort Dodge are under investigation. First responders were called to a residence just after midnight this morning where someone had been reported […]
Iowa’s carbon pipeline foes buoyed by South Dakota action
Iowa property owners who oppose having the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline on their land are asking state regulators to pause the review of plans to expand the route. Jess […]
Rain changing to snow in developing blizzard, driving is getting iffy
The last day of winter is going out with a blizzard. Forecasters say a storm system will drop up to a foot of snow across a long stretch of Iowa […]
Blizzard or not, farmers are readying for spring planting season
While a large portion of Iowa may see thunderstorms or blizzard conditions today, farmers across the state are still preparing for the planting season ahead, as tomorrow’s the first day […]
Finalists selected for Iowa Beef Industry Council’s best burger
Iowa Beef Industry Council spokesperson Kylie Peterson says they have narrowed down the more than six-thousand nominations into their “Best Burger” contest to a final group. “These are the top […]
Bills to restrict D.E.I. at Iowa’s public, private colleges clear House
A bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would to prohibit the three state universities from requiring students take courses about diversity, equity and inclusion or critical race theory — unless […]
Failed attempt to force Iowa Senate vote on eminent domain for pipeline
An attempt that could have forced the Iowa Senate to vote on restrictions for the proposed carbon pipeline has failed. During consideration of the Senate’s operating rules, Democratic Senator Tony […]