Mason City homeless shelters over capacity in Nov., Dec.
Forecasters say bitterly cold temperatures will return to Iowa this weekend and Jesse Germundson, executive director of the Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless in Mason City, says they will […]
Iowa Pork study: Hog industry was worth $15B last year, 120K jobs
A new study from the Iowa Pork Producers Association finds the hog industry contributed more than $15-billion to Iowa’s economy last year. Association spokesman Kevin Hall says the study, which […]
New position in Shenandoah schools will focus on bullying prevention
The leaders of a southwest Iowa school board took action this week to directly address issues with bullying. Shenandoah Superintendent Kerri Nelson says the board voted to promote a current […]
Chief Justice makes the case for raising Iowa judges’ pay
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen is making another pitch for judges’ pay raises. “Addressing judicial pay should not and it cannot be a rare occurrence,” she said this […]
Ex-cop from north-central Iowa faces porn charge
A former Eagle Grove police officer is accused of sending explicit images to a minor while on duty. Twenty-seven-year-old Colt Richardson is charged with dissemination and exhibition of obscene material […]
State senator says: ‘Make Minnesota Iowa Again.”
A central Iowa lawmaker is proposing that Iowa buy the nine southern Minnesota counties that are on the other side of Iowa’s border. State Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from […]
Tips for keeping older Iowans safe during a harsh winter
More bitter cold weather is predicted by this weekend, with high temperatures in single digits, and while the freezing forecast is hard on all of us, it’s particularly tough for […]
Don’t let emotions overtake common sense with social media posts
Authorities in central Iowa are warning social media users about two recent scams that are tugging at heartstrings and preying on fears. One fraudulent post asks for the community’s help […]
Hoover museum in West Branch to close this Sunday for 18-month renovation
If you have a hankering to explore the eastern Iowa facility which honors the only American president who was born in Iowa, you need to move quickly. Work will begin […]
Ernst announces she backs Hegseth’s nomination for Defense Secretary
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she will support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the U.S. Defense Department. Ernst issued a written statement of support after Hegseth appeared yesterday at a […]