Iowa’s governor says time is now to restore order at southern border
Governor Kim Reynolds says she’s is ready to use every tool, including deploying the Iowa National Guard, to carry out President Trump’s plans for mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Reynolds […]
Businesses in Newton, Waterloo receive state economic awards
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved awards for two manufacturing companies in Newton and Waterloo with the promise of more than 400 new jobs. IEDA spokesperson Kannan Kappleman […]
Iowa immigrants ‘scared of what’s to come’ under Trump administration
A northwest Iowa organization is helping immigrants make legal preparations as the new administration takes office, since President-elect Donald Trump promised to order mass deportations after he’s sworn in. Yareli […]
Iowan invited to Inaugural Parade gets drive time for his tractor
An Iowan invited to drive his tractor in today’s Inaugural Parade — which has been cancelled — has still been able to drive his rig on the DC streets. Gary […]
UI study shows drug prices fall after some big pharma mergers
When big pharmaceutical companies merge, the perception is that drug prices rise, but a University of Iowa study finds that’s not always the case. Study co-author Amrita Nain, a professor […]
Baby boy turned over to state under Safe Haven law
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reports a baby boy born on December 3rd was turned over to the state under the Safe Haven Law. It is the […]
Trio of Iowa’s top local leaders joins national summit
Three of Iowa’s mayors are joining more than 250 of their counterparts from across the country in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Annual Winter Meeting. The […]
Iowa’s governor headed to D.C. for inauguration, meetings
Governor Kim Reynolds is planning to meet with key Trump Administration officials after she attends Monday’s presidential inauguration ceremony in the U.S. Capitol. “I was there for the first one […]
Supreme Court overturns competency ruling for man accused of Wright County packing plant killing
The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned an Appeals Court ruling and says a man accused of killing a coworker at a Wright County packing plant is not competent to stand […]
Shark petting ban fails to move forward in Iowa Legislature
A bill that would make it a crime to let people pet sharks has been tabled in the Iowa Legislature. The bill was in response after a small shark bit […]