Sunday liftoff now set for astronaut Whitson and crew
The countdown clock is again ticking toward a weekend launch for Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and her record-setting fifth space mission. First set for liftoff June 8th, there’ve been […]
Iowa National Guard soldiers train in Louisiana
Nearly 4,000 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers are in the midst of three weeks of rigorous summer training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The commander […]
Residents of Johnson County mobile home parks call for rent freeze
A group of residents from three mobile home parks in Johnson County says the rent for their lots has increased dramatically and the out-of-state company that owns the parks has […]
Iowa to get nearly $38 million from Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Iowa’s share of a legal settlement with the maker of the opioid drug OxyContin is nearly $38 million. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and 54 attorneys general from states and […]
Heat index of 110-degrees possible for Iowa’s first weekend of summer
Iowans may need to rethink their weekend outdoor plans, as forecasters say the entire state will be under an Extreme Heat Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night. Meteorologist Brooke […]
UI expert: Don’t stress out if your job interview is being conducted by a chatbot
More Iowa employers are using chatbots driven by artificial intelligence to conduct their first rounds of job interviews, and an AI expert at the University of Iowa says it might […]
Everly Brothers celebration in Shenandoah to feature new material
There will be some new items on display at the Everly Brothers Family Heritage Day today in Shenandoah. The day celebrates Don and Phil Everly, two of the founding fathers […]
Iowa schools may decide how much safety training’s required for bus drivers
A policy that goes into effect January 1, 2026 gives Iowa school districts more authority to choose what qualifications school bus drivers in each district must have. Commercial Drivers Licenses […]
Appeals Court overturns some sex convictions against former Clarksville police officer
A former Clarksville police officer has won a partial victory from the Iowa Court of Appeals on his sexual exploitation convictions. Prosecutors says Michael Tobin Junior started a relationship with […]
University of Iowa Hygienic lab to continue state air quality testing
The state Environmental Protection Commission approved a new contract Tuesday with the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab to continue running air monitors. DNR Air Quality Bureau environmental specialist Wendy Walker […]
