Des Moines police chief responds to video showing rifle on top of patrol car
Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart says they are reviewing videos posted online that show a police car driving with a rifle on its roof in the downtown area of […]
Spread yuletide cheer from Iowa to kids in need around the globe
Iowans who want to pack some holiday joy in a shoebox for kids around the world can drop them off this week at dozens of locations across the state. Denise […]
Memorial today for businessman who helped save Arnolds Park
Family and friends gathered in northwest Iowa today to honor a local businessman and philanthropist who helped save the Arnolds Park amusement park from the wrecking ball. Toby Shine of […]
Man shot and killed in Grundy County after chase
The Iowa DCI is investigating the fatal shooting of a man by officers following a chase. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the State Patrol attempted to stop a wanted […]
‘Hello Operator’ exhibit highlights Sioux City roots in telephone service
The last day of this month is the final call for the “Hello Operator” exhibit at the Sioux City Public Museum. It features iconic telephones, historic photographs and switchboards. Museum […]
Iowa hospitals rank poorly on safety study
A non-profit that rates the safety of hospitals nationwide places Iowa’s hospitals near the bottom — at number 48. LeapFrog ranked 30 Iowa hospitals on a wide range of safety […]
NatGeo explorer brings vivid ‘Earth After Dark’ show to Iowa
A world-renown photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories will make his first-ever stop in Iowa this week to share his out-of-this-world slide show called Earth […]
Lake View plant’s expansion could lead to up to 100 new jobs
Sac County’s largest employer plans another expansion of its facility in Lake View. EVAPCO is a global company that makes industrial refrigeration units. Brett Meyer, manager of the company’s plant […]
Iowa businessman, philanthropist, WWII vet Bill Knapp dies at age 99
A World War II veteran and a real estate developer who changed the landscape of central Iowa has died at the age of 99. William C. “Bill” Knapp founded Iowa […]
Bus carrying northwest Iowa girls basketball team in serious accident
The Plymouth County Sheriff has released more details of Saturday’s accident between a Jeep and a van-sized school bus carrying the Remsen St. Mary’s Girls Basketball team, but no word […]