Sand touts rewriting state job descriptions to eliminate ‘paper ceiling’
State Auditor Rob Sand says he’s worked with a non-profit group and identified more than two dozen state job classifications that could be rewritten to widen the pool of applicants. […]
Statewide event next week aims to get kids walking, biking to school
National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day is one week from today on May 8th and organizers in Iowa say this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet. […]
Accused killer of Algona police officer wants change of venue for trial
The man accused of killing an Algona Police Officer last September is asking for his trial to be moved out of Kossuth County. Forty-three-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke is asking for […]
14 urban water quality projects get state grants
The Iowa Department of Agriculture has distributed $3.6 million in grants to support 14 water quality projects in urban areas. One of the projects is designed to limit runoff into […]
Teens headed for after-prom parties need to resist temptation of alcohol
It’s prom season in Iowa, time for tuxedos, gowns and corsages — as well as after-prom parties. Trooper Paul Gardner, with the Iowa State Patrol in Fort Dodge, says those […]
State auditor must provide more evidence about withheld emails
The Iowa Supreme Court has directed a lower court to do more fact finding to determine if State Auditor Rob Sand violated Iowa’s public records law. The Iowa Supreme Court […]
Iowan recognized for work in U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program
An Iowan is now the holder of the “Order of the Gray Dragon” recognizing the person with the earliest entry date into the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program. Navy veteran Robert […]
Building projects approved at ISU, UI
The University of Iowa is moving forward with plans to construct a new hydraulic modeling facility for the College of Engineering. U-I Vice President, Rod Lenhertz, in a presentation to […]
Corn and soybean planting moved ahead quickly last week
Farmers made a lot of progress planting corn and beans last week. The U.S.D.A. report says the amount of corn planted reached 39% complete — up from 13% the week […]
Don’t drop your guard! More severe storms possible later today
Forecasters say there’s an elevated risk of severe weather late this afternoon and tonight for much of the state, especially western and central Iowa. Meteorologist Cory Martin, at the National […]