Des Moines-area 12-year-old pens book about rising above racism
A central Iowa girl who had a bout with bullying and bigotry has turned around what happened by writing a book that aims to make a positive difference in the […]
The state’s premiere zero carbon certified building is almost ready for tenants
New tenants will start moving into Iowa’s first-ever “zero carbon certified” building in a few weeks. Star Lofts in Des Moines will have 20 affordable housing apartments and four spaces […]
Iowa veterans honored for their sacrifices
Veterans Day Ceremonies across the state today honored the men and women who served the country. Andrew Nelson, the chaplain of the 185th Air National Guard Unit in Sioux City […]
Greenfield hospital reopens after deadly May tornado
The hospital in the southwest Iowa town of Greenfield is fully reopening today, nearly six months after being severely damaged in a tornado. Philicia Hancock, the hospital’s chief clinical officer, […]
Central Iowa man charged with kidnapping girl at knife-point
A Des Moines man is jailed who police say kidnapped his own daughter. Des Moines police were called to a house Sunday afternoon where a woman claimed the non-custodial father […]
Clive police arrest state librarian
Clive Police say they arrested the state librarian on charges of Dissemination of Obscene Material to a Minor. A statement from police says 53-year-old Michael Lynn Scott, of Clive had […]
State universities facing issues as they seek to maintain enrollment
Enrollment at the three state universities has been holding steady recently, but there are some challenges ahead. Regents associate academic officer Jason Pontius says enrollment remains down from the record […]
Recruitment flyers from ‘Aryan Freedom Network’ appear in Northeast Iowa
Waterloo police are investigating reports of “white power” flyers. The flyers claim to be from the Aryan Freedom Network and carry a line reading, “We are everywhere! Your race is […]
Recruitment flyers from ‘Aryan Freedom Network’ appear in NE Iowa
Waterloo police are investigating reports of “white power” flyers. The flyers claim to be from the Aryan Freedom Network and carry a line reading, “We are everywhere! Your race is […]
Wednesday service will honor three fallen ISU student-veterans
While today is Veterans Day, a solemn service on Wednesday will recognize three former Iowa State University alumni who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice. Megan Moore, […]