Virtual Iowa driver’s license now available in Google wallet
You can now add a virtual copy of your driver’s license to the Google wallet app on your phone. The Iowa DOT’s Toni Smith says it’s a simple process. “All […]
Iowan Whitson starts historic 5th research mission aboard space station
The population of the International Space Station rose to 11 this morning as Iowa native Peggy Whitson and her three crewmates floated through the hatch and were welcomed aboard the […]
Southern Iowa state park reopens to campers after destructive 2022 tornado
Red Haw State Park is reopening its campground next week, more than three years after a powerful tornado tore through the southern Iowa park near Chariton. Chad Kelchen, a district […]
State Senator De Witt dies after long cancer battle
A state senator from the Sioux City area has died of cancer at the age of 66. Rocky De Witt, a Republican from Lawton, worked for MidAmerican Energy for 22 […]
Rob Sand, Democrat running for governor, backs ‘open’ Primaries
State Auditor Rob Sand — a Democrat who’s running for governor — says Iowa’s Primary Elections should be open to any registered voter, not just to those who are registered […]
Winnebago continues to work on transforming company
Winnebago Industries reports third quarter profits were down compared to last year as the company leader says they adjust to the uncertain economic environment. The company reported net income for […]
Report: Eastern Iowa county is seeing elevated cancer rates
One of Iowa’s most populous counties is seeing higher cancer rates than both state and national averages. A report says black men in Linn County are twice as likely to […]
McGowan is first Republican to launch campaign in Iowa’s 4th congressional district
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president Chris McGowan is running for Iowa’s fourth district congressional seat. “I believe that I have the education, the experience and the background in economic development […]
Iowa DOT adding more gates to be able to close the interstates
Gates have been used on the Interstate 35 in northern Iowa for many years to close the roadway during winter storms. They are now being installed across the state, including […]
Iowan Whitson rockets into orbit on another record-setting spaceflight
America’s most experienced astronaut is adding to her resume, with a record-breaking fifth trip into orbit. After multiple delays over the past two weeks, Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson was […]