Democrat wins Iowa Senate seat in district Trump won by 21 points
A Democratic candidate has won the state senate seat previously held by Republican Chris Cournoyer, who resigned in December to serve as lieutenant governor. State Senate District 35 covers all […]
Iowa lawmaker introduces bill about tailgating
An Iowa lawmaker who’s also a state trooper is proposing a bill to better define when motorists are guilty of tailgating in the highway. Current law says drivers are to […]
Study: Recreational bicycling in Iowa has $1.4B economic impact
Pedal power is having a remarkable impact on Iowa’s financial health, as well as the physical and mental health of the state’s cyclists, according to a new study from the […]
Pothole season arrives a little early with temperature shifts
The Iowa DOT is warning drivers the up and down temperature changes are making conditions right for potholes to grow on roadways. DOT district engineer Bob Ellis says potholes usually […]
Former USDA chief, ex-Iowa Governor Vilsack to head World Food Prize
After a 12 year run as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will be the next CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. Former Iowa Governor […]
Grassley seeks explanation of why Trump fired 17 federal watchdogs
President Trump concluded his first week in office by firing 17 inspectors general from a long list of federal agencies last Friday night, which drew the attention of Iowa Senator […]
Bill would change regulations for Iowa homeschoolers
A bill eligible for debate in the House Education Committee would loosen restrictions on homeschooling and raises the state tuition and textbook tax credit. “House File 88 has been crafted […]
UI study aims to reduce some anxiety for breast cancer patients
A new University of Iowa study aims to better understand the experience a woman has between when she’s diagnosed with breast cancer and when she starts treatment. Loreen Herwaldt, a […]
Casino moratorium clears Iowa House committee
A bill creating a moratorium on new casinos — and skuttle proposed casino in Cedar Rapids — has cleared a House Committee. There was a statehouse hearing on the proposal […]
Fort Dodge police charged a woman on Monday with intentionally setting an occupied house on fire. Thirty-four-year-old Megan S. Freeman of Fort Dodge was arrested and charged with arson in […]