Four candidates for governor at Ida County forum
Four of the Republicans running for governor appeared at an Ida County GOP event last night and three of them focused the crowd’s attention on the competitor in the race […]
Use the right gear if you go for a paddle during an Iowa November
Taking out a canoe or kayak during the frigid weather can provide solitude, exercise, and an opportunity to see some of Iowa’s amazing natural beauty, but unless you’ve got the […]
Branstad to receive ‘Iowa Award’ on Dec. 11
Governor Kim Reynolds will present former Governor Terry Branstad with the Iowa Award next month. It’s the state’s highest citizen honor. In a news release announcing her decision, Reynolds said […]
Iowa officials say no to Satanic Temple’s event in Capitol
State officials have denied the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s request to hold a holiday party in the Iowa Capitol on December 13. Adam Steen, a Republican candidate for governor, denied […]
Central Iowa woman arrested after car carrying child hit by gunfire
Des Moines police say a local woman faces multiple charges after she allegedly fired shots at a car containing her fiancé and an eight-year-old child. Investigators say a Des Moines […]
Iowa special roadway Thanksgiving traffic enforcement begins today
There’ll be extra law officers out on Iowa roadways today (Monday) for the start of the Thanksgiving special traffic enforcement. Brett Tjepkes is the Bureau Chief of the Governor’s Traffic […]
Creighton economist says higher income buyers spurring retail sales
The latest state data shows Iowa consumers are spending more this year. Total sales and use tax payments to the state were up 3% through October compared to the first […]
Forum features three Democratic candidates in Iowa’s 2nd district
Three Democrats running in Iowa’s second congressional District are promising to address the high cost of living Iowans are facing and make sure they have access to health care. State […]
Black Friday could be White Friday as snow is possible
Forecasters say the weather shouldn’t cause any major troubles for Iowans prior to Thanksgiving, but National Weather Service meteorologist Ashley Bury says there could be a wintery storm system moving […]
Brick facade of 1914 building in Fort Dodge partly collapses
Part of the brick facade of a five-story warehouse in Fort Dodge collapsed Saturday, while security footage shows it narrowly missed a car that passed just moments before. Bricks from […]