Iowa names Ben McCollum its new basketball coach
Iowa native Ben McCollum has been named the head coach for theIowa men’s basketball program, it was announced by Athletic Director Beth Goetz. McCollum is the 23rd head coach in […]
Two bodies found in SW Iowa are now identified
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of two men whose bodies were found late last week in southwest Iowa. About 1:18 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a […]
Program aims to help five Iowa towns boost curb appeal
Five Iowa communities are being picked to take part in what’s known as the First Impressions program, which is designed to strengthen tourism, attract new residents and cultivate a community’s […]
Iowans are reminded to prepare for twisters, lightning and other severe weather
Some Iowans don’t need the reminder, since we had powerful thunderstorms and a massive blizzard just last week, but today marks the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Page County […]
Iowa-based World Food Prize hosting D.C. dialogue about hunger
The Iowa-based World Food Prize Foundation is hosting an event in Washington, D.C. tomorrow (Tuesday) to focus on ideas for feeding the world’s expanding population. Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, […]
Honduran charged with 2016 murder of Iowan extradited to Omaha
The Honduran man charged with killing an Iowa woman in 2016 is back in the United States, where he will stand trial for Sarah Root’s death. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst […]
Senator Grassley’s town hall features questions about Trump administration
More than 100 people attended a town hall meeting held by Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley today at the Franklin County Courthouse in Hampton. The meeting, which became heated at times, […]
Iowa utility company brings in lots of crews and resources to repair blizzard damage
The blizzard this week saw thousands of people left without electricity and triggered a big response from the state’s largest utility company. MidAmerican Energy spokesman Geoff Greenwood says they had […]
Iowa House bill says private school students must be allowed on public districts’ teams
A bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would mandate that Iowa’s public school districts let local private school students join the district’s sports teams if the private school isn’t offering […]
State senator awaiting surgery for medical issue
A member of the Iowa Senate has announced she is “dealing with a medical issue” and is “awaiting surgery.” State Senator Claire Celsi, a Democrat from West Des Moines, issued […]