Spencer seeks state help to qualify for FEMA funds for key project
City officials in Spencer are hoping the State of Iowa will help pay for an analysis to determine the full extent of flood damage to the city’s wastewater treatment system. […]
Iowan wanted for child exploitation caught in Indonesia
The U.S. Marshals Service reports an Iowa man wanted on multiple federal child sexual exploitation charges had been found in Indonesia. Information from the U.S. Marshals says they searched 32-year-old […]
Farmer injured by bull near Winterset dies
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports a man died after being attacked by a bull on a farm near Winterset Sunday evening. Deputies found 76-year-old Mark Hollingsworth unresponsive in the […]
State economic funds approved for Coralville, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Le Grand
Two startup companies are getting a boost from the Iowa Economic Development Authority board. IEDA spokesperson Kannan Kappleman says Reality Wave based in Coralville is one of the businesses.”Reality Wave […]
Building code reform discussion in Iowa Legislature
A state senator who works in the construction industry is exploring building code reform, in hopes of making housing more affordable. Senator Scott Webster, who’s been a home builder for […]
Grassley: Trump’s tactics are ‘questionable’ but he won’t ‘bad-mouth’ tariffs
President Trump announced last night he’ll impose 25-percent tariffs on Iowa’s two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. In a conference call this morning with Iowa reporters, Senator Chuck Grassley […]
Grassley: Trump’s tactics are ‘questionable’ but he won’t bad-mouth tariffs
President Trump announced last night he’ll impose 25-percent tariffs on Iowa’s two largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico. In a conference call this morning with Iowa reporters, Senator Chuck Grassley […]
More than 30 bands, musicians to be inducted as Iowa’s rock ‘n’ roll elite
The 2025 inductees into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame will be recognized this summer at Arnolds Park. Ralph Kluseman, president of the northwest Iowa-based association, says more […]
Veterans still facing concerns with getting benefit issues addressed by feds
The Winnebago County Veterans Services Officer (VSO) says getting benefit issues addressed in a timely manner continues to be an issue for her and others in the state. Mary Lou […]
Wind chills dip to -35 under Extreme Cold Warning for 89 Iowa counties
It’s Iowa’s coldest morning of the winter so far, with sub-zero temperatures and very bitter wind chills. National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donavon says an Extreme Cold Warning is posted […]