Des Moines superintendent arrested by ICE, school officials respond
Immigration agents detained the superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district this morning in Des Moines and federal authorities say he is being held a western Iowa jail. The U.S. Department […]
ICE arrests Des Moines Schools Superintendent
The chair of the Des Moines School Board says schools superintendant Ian Roberts was detained by ICE agents this morning. The statement says they have no confirmed information as to […]
DNR keeping an eye on early cases of bird flu in northeast Iowa
Iowa DNR state wildlife veterinarian Rachel Ruden says they’re monitoring the situation after reports of sick and dead wild birds with the classical signs of avian influenza. “So far we’ve […]
Indian company expands in Waterloo
Governor Kim Reynolds says a connection she made during a trade mission to India last year “paved the way” for an expansion in northeast Iowa. TVS Supply Chain Solutions is […]
Grassley says if Comey lied, he should be held accountable
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says former FBI Director James Comey ought to be held accountable if he lied to a senate committee. A federal grand jury has indicted Comey for […]
UNI marks 150th anniversary with a full year of Panther pride events
The University of Northern Iowa is kicking off the year-long celebration of its 150th year on Monday with a series of events for students, staff, alumni and families. Randy Pilkington, […]
The kissing disease sounds cute, but beware Iowans, it can be a killer
Iowans are warned to be on the lookout for an insect that can cause what’s called the kissing disease — or chagas (pronounced SHOG-us) — which can be deadly. Not […]
Children removed from northwest Iowa home before 111 dogs rescued
The Plymouth County Sheriff has released more information about conditions at a rural property where 111 dogs were seized two days ago, revealing children had been living on the property, […]
Sioux City, Waterloo food banks receive snack food donations
Two Iowa food banks now have a semi load of snack foods to give out along with their other offerings. Food Bank of the Siouxland spokesperson Valerie Peterson says the […]
Homecoming events for Iowan who’s VFW national commander
A series of events are planned through this weekend to honor the Iowan who’s been elected national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carol Whitmore of Des Moines is […]