Iowans, be vigilant, as phone scams may worsen during the holidays
With the busy holiday shopping season just ahead, Iowans are being warned to be on guard for a boost in robocalls and phone scams, which are getting more sophisticated using […]
Commissioner hopes to spearhead push to raise Iowa hunting, fishing fees
Members of the Iowa Natural Resource Commission are expressing frustration about the declining level of state spending on wildlife programs, habitat restoration and acquisition of property for hunting and other […]
Iowa’s U.S. House representatives vote to release Epstein files
The four Iowa Republicans serving in the U-S House have voted for legislation that would force the Justice Department to release documents about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All but […]
Iowa DOT can only analyze data on moveable speed cameras
The Iowa DOT recently approved restarting two traffic cameras on I-380 in Cedar Rapids. DOT Traffic Engineer Chris Poole says those two cameras were part of the appeals process after […]
Will Iowa see a Thanksgiving week snowstorm?
Some forecasters are raising the possibility of heavy snowfall in Iowa next week, with an especially strong winter wallop for northern Iowa, potentially impacting Thanksgiving travel, but other forecasters are […]
Minnesota company buys Cedar Rapids Gazette, 11 other Iowa newspapers
A dozen Iowa newspapers — including The Cedar Rapids Gazette — are being purchased by a family-owned company based in Minnesota. Adams Multimedia owns over 130 newspapers in 19 states. […]
Hinterland fest moves to four days, announces 29 acts for 2026
While many Iowans are thinking of Thanksgiving next week, others are making plans to see live music in the steamy summer of 2026. The acts are being announced for the […]
Regents review report on tuition guarantee program
The board that governs the three state universities has reviewed a report that was mandated by the Iowa Legislature to study the merits of a tuition guarantee program and is […]
A.G. investigates allegations of professional misconduct against Iowa superintendent
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has voted to launch an investigation of Urbandale Superintendent Rosalie Daca. The board’s request has been forwarded to the Iowa Attorney General and cites […]
Allegiant Air pilots picket at DSM and more than 20 other US airports
It’s not a strike, but picketers are pacing outside 22 airports today, including Des Moines International. Flights are not being impacted, at least not yet. Teamsters from Local 2118 are […]