Marshalltown woman admits to insurance fraud
A central Iowa woman has pleaded guilty to felony charge of presenting false information for an insurance claim. Thirty-five-year old Tonya Weber of Marshalltown made the plea after an investigation […]
Farm Bureau leader expresses concern about Trump’s threat on tariffs
American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall is warning there may be “collateral damage” in rural America if President-elect Trump follows through on mass deportations and increases tariffs. “We really need […]
Cold front may push wind chills into the teens below zero
Parts of Iowa saw periods of moderate to heavy snowfall last night and this morning, but National Weather Service meteorologist Cory Martin says there wasn’t much in the way of […]
ISU study: Just getting prepared to exercise can help keep you on task
As we approach New Year’s Eve, a common resolution is to get in better shape, and an Iowa State University psychology professor is studying ways to help make exercise a […]
Report: Fewer Iowans are getting flu shots
Only about one in four Iowans have gotten flu shots so far this season, the lowest turnout in the past five years. A report from the Iowa Department of Health […]
Report cites ‘underground economy’ in Iowa’s construction industry
A new report suggests up to 10% of Iowa construction workers have been illegally underpaid because they’ve been incorrectly identified as independent contractors rather than employees. Sean Finn, who authored […]
Special Elections in Guthrie, Hamilton and Winneshiek Counties
Voting is underway today in three special elections in Iowa. In northeast Iowa, three candidates are vying for a vacancy on the Decorah City Council. Decorah, with a population above […]
Task force reviewing Iowa AEAs seeking more data
The task force lawmakers created to suggest improvements in Iowa’s Area Education Agencies has decided it needs more information before issuing a report. The legislature made changes this year to […]
Grassley: If FBI Director Wray doesn’t quit, he’ll be fired
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley sent an 11-page letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday, expressing a vote of “no confidence” in Wray’s ability to continue leading the bureau. “I […]
‘End Distracted Driving Iowa Coalition’ forms
Twenty-seven organizations have formed a coalition to urge the Iowa legislature to pass a law that makes it illegal for motorists to have a smart phone in their hand while […]