Bill written after western Iowa woman’s 2016 death is headed to Trump’s desk
The first piece of legislation President Trump will sign into law includes provisions Iowa’s congressional delegation has sought for the past eight years. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is a sponsor […]
Central Iowa school district plans aggressive overhaul to boost student numbers
Iowa’s largest school district plans an educational overhaul in response to years of declining enrollment and budget cuts. A proposal for Des Moines Public Schools would make full-day pre-school more […]
Feenstra says late May target for passing big bill on taxes, spending and more
Congressman Randy Feenstra says by this time next month the outline of a massive bill that includes extending current tax cuts should be developed. “I’ll tell you what, I’m deep […]
After Trump pardon, Iowan plans to join $50B suit following January 6th attacks
One of the ten Iowans who was pardoned by President Trump this week for actions during the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol says he plans to join […]
Fire crews in Southwest Iowa take ice rescue refresher course
While many Iowans huddle inside when it’s this cold, others set off for their ice fishing shacks, which is the reason dozens of firefighters from multiple departments in southwest Iowa […]
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 […]