Due to ag slump, central Iowa tractor tire plant offers buyouts to 130 workers
The Bridgestone tire plant in Des Moines is offering severance packages to about 130 employees, after laying off more than a hundred people last June. The factory makes tires for […]
Experts are stunned by sudden jump over $3 gallon at some Iowa gas stations
There’s a wide disparity in gasoline prices across Iowa right now, and depending on where you fill your tank, it may cost 50-cents more a gallon. Even the experts are […]
Iowa’s high court reverses murder ruling involving daycare owner
The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a western Iowa daycare provider’s conviction on murder and child endangerment charges. Cass County resident Alison Elaine Dorsey was convicted in 2023 of second-degree […]
Retired Iowa photojournalist recalls monster snowstorm on this date in 1975
Fifty years ago today, a massive snowstorm brought chaos to wide sections of Iowa. Called the “Storm of the Century,” the blizzard claimed 58 lives in the Midwest, including 15 […]
Iowa Congressman Nunn says Chinese cyber attacks escalating
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says recent cyber attacks show communist China is ramping up its attempts to steal information and it’s time to act. Nunn is serving on the House […]
Lawmaker to propose moratorium on new Iowa casinos
The 2025 Iowa legislative session begins Monday and a key lawmaker plans to propose a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa. Representative Bobby Kaufmann’s bill would ultimately block the Iowa […]
Iowans go for the gold amidst the white of winter
Thousands of Iowa athletes — from toddlers to senior citizens — will be taking part in the Winter Iowa Games, with some events starting next weekend. All ages and abilities […]
Nominations now being taken for Iowa local heroes
Nominations are now being taken for the 2025 Iowa Character Awards, to recognize Iowans who go above and beyond as leaders, volunteers and role models in their communities. Amy Smit […]
Appeals Court upholds triple murder conviction of Cedar Rapids man
The state Appeals Court has upheld a Cedar Rapids man’s murder convictions in the shooting death of his father, mother, and sister in June of 2021. Alexander Jackson was found […]
Hinson expects spring vote on massive legislation covering Trump priorities
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion is expecting votes in the U.S. House in early spring on the policies President-elect Trump is pressing congress to pass as quickly as possible. […]