Tornadoes, downpours possible across Iowa this afternoon and tonight
Forecasters say heavy rain is likely in parts of Iowa as a cold front arrives this afternoon and tonight, along with the threat of severe weather. Meteorologist Kristy Carter, at […]
Iowa parents need to watch for a few Halloween hazards
As trick-or-treaters hit the streets tomorrow night in many Iowa communities, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna […]
Proposed Iowa constitutional amendment on voting requirements
Iowa voters are being presented with a three-part proposal about who is eligible to vote in Iowa. The amendment proposed for Iowa’s constitution says 17 year olds may vote in […]
Oelwein city council member facing drug charges given leave of absence
The Oelwein City Council approved a request Monday for a leave of absence at for At-Large Council Member Karen Seeders, who was arrested at her home on October 18th on […]
ACLU says ‘thousands’ of challenges filed to Iowa voters’ registrations
Iowa’s secretary of state and the American Civil Liberties Union have sent letters to county auditors, reminding them they are in the three month period when they cannot respond to […]
ACLU says thousands of challenges filed to Iowa voters’ registrations
Iowa’s secretary of state and the American Civil Liberties Union have sent letters to county auditors, reminding them they are in the three month period when they cannot respond to […]
Employers are hiring Iowans now for holiday jobs, from retail to deliveries
Iowans who are considering picking up some seasonal work during the final few months of the year should apply now, according to a University of Iowa business professor. Peggy Stover, […]
Northwest Iowa man sentenced for shooting that wounded his father
A 19-year-old northwest Iowa man who pleaded guilty to first degree willful injury has been been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for shooting and seriously wounding his […]
South-central Iowa lagging behind in corn and bean harvest
The soybean harvest is nearly complete and the corn harvest isn’t far behind. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows that more than 95% of the soybeans are harvested statewide. The northwest, […]
Three-day World Food Prize Symposium underway in Des Moines
Researchers, business executives and government officials from around the globe are in Iowa this week for the World Food Prize symposium. It’s an annual gathering to discuss food security and […]