Hinson says she stands with Trump in fight over year-end funding bill
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion is praising President-elect Trump’s pressure campaign that has derailed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government operating. “I think President Trump’s right,” Hinson […]
Careful with that ice melt, it could kill your grass
Iowans who have sidewalks and driveways they care for sometimes face a quandary during the wintertime about the use of salt to break up ice and provide traction. Aaron Steil, […]
Iowa’s jobless rate rises slightly due to ‘anxiety’ about election
The head of Iowa Workforce Development says the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November rose one-tenth of a point from October to 3.1%. Workforce director Beth Townsend says the […]
Iowa’s governor asks new lieutenant governor to focus on STEM, A.I.
Arkansas, Massachusetts and now Iowa are the only three states that have two women at the top of state government. During an interview with Radio Iowa on Wednesday, Governor Kim […]
Wellness coach offers Iowans tips on how to live a longer life
A new federal study pegs the average American’s life expectancy around 77 years, which is an improvement, but still lags behind the pre-pandemic report that put the average at almost […]
Top cop in north-central Iowa town quits amidst probe
Webster City Police Chief Shiloh Mork resigned on Wednesday in the wake of an investigation by city officials into allegations about his service. A few of the allegation include falsifying […]
Iowa Lottery sales of Powerball and Mega Millions drop without mega jackpots
The leader of the Iowa Lottery says sales for the fiscal year through October are slightly ahead of budget projections. But Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says they are still facing […]
Residents in northwest Iowa town can file non-emergency police reports online
The police department in the northwest Iowa community of Le Mars is among the first in the state to launch what it’s calling Online Citizen Reporting. Police Chief Kevin Vande […]
U.S. Rep. Nunn says public needs answers on drone sightings
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn, a Republican from Bondurant who’s a colonel in the Air Force Reserves, says the American public needs real answers to repeated reports of drone sightings. “I’d […]
Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey
The University of Iowa Athletics Department has announced plans to retire the iconic No. 22 of Hawkeye women’s basketball legend, Caitlin Clark, during a ceremony scheduled for Feb. 2, 2025, […]