Iowan’s Purple Heart, found in unclaimed property, returned to cousin
State Treasurer Roby Smith hosted an event today to return the military medal honoring an Iowa veteran who was wounded in battle to his closest living relative. Smith said the […]
Former Governors Branstad, Vilsack to discuss Iowa-based World Food Prize
Two former Iowa governors are meeting for lunch today to discuss the past and the future of the Des Moines-based World Food Prize. Democrat Tom Vilsack, who served two terms […]
Ice fishing season melting away with record warm temperatures
The unseasonably warm weather we’re having is likely going to put an end to the ice fishing season in most of Iowa. DNR spokesman Mick Klemesrud says it hasn’t been […]
Bill would let Iowa schools assemble ‘threat assessment teams’
A school safety bill that’s cleared initial review in the Iowa House would let schools assemble “threat assessment teams” that could share confidential information about students who might pose a […]
Iowa earns multiple failing grades on report card for anti-smoking efforts
A new report card on Iowa’s smoking policies gives the state an abysmal grade point average. In the five categories, Iowa earned one B, one D, and three Fs. Kristina […]
Ex-Governor Branstad backs creating UI School of Intellectual Freedom
Former Governor Terry Branstad is urging legislators to pass a bill that would establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom” at the University of Iowa. “The future of our country is […]
Ex-Governor Branstad backs creating UI ‘School of Intellectual Freedom’
Former Governor Terry Branstad is urging legislators to pass a bill that would establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom” at the University of Iowa. “The future of our country is […]
Democrat wins Iowa Senate seat in district Trump won by 21 points
A Democratic candidate has won the state senate seat previously held by Republican Chris Cournoyer, who resigned in December to serve as lieutenant governor. State Senate District 35 covers all […]
Iowa lawmaker introduces bill about tailgating
An Iowa lawmaker who’s also a state trooper is proposing a bill to better define when motorists are guilty of tailgating in the highway. Current law says drivers are to […]
Study: Recreational bicycling in Iowa has $1.4B economic impact
Pedal power is having a remarkable impact on Iowa’s financial health, as well as the physical and mental health of the state’s cyclists, according to a new study from the […]