Iowa utility repair crews will stay in North Carolina for now
Reports say at least three-million customers in central Florida are without power after Hurricane Milton slammed ashore last night, bringing heavy rain, flooding and multiple tornadoes. Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy […]
Enjoy the near-record warmth, as Iowa’s first frost is likely next week
Forecasters say the summer-like weather will have a last hurrah today and tomorrow before we fall headlong into the more seasonable chill of autumn, with a frost and freeze likely […]
DOT approves 28 applications to build new electric vehicle charging network
The Iowa Department of Transportation has awarded the first round of funding for the National Electric Vehicles Infrastructure program to create a network of electric vehicle charging stations. The DOT’s […]
South Dakotan calls his state a firewall against carbon pipeline
A farmer who’s a spokesman for South Dakota landowners who oppose the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline says his state is “the firewall” that could stop the project. “Summit has nothing […]
Congresswoman Hinson says FEMA needs to focus on helping Americans
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is defending her social media comments that Americans hit by Hurricane Helene were “left in the lurch” because FEMA funding was used for illegal immigration. The […]
Cedar Valley Nature Trail is now paved all the way
More than 30 bikers and residents recently came together to cut the ribbon on the completed paving of the final stretch of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. It comes on […]
Fourth district Democrat Melton questions Netanyahu’s war strategy
Ryan Melton, the Democrat running against Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra, says the U.S. should support Israel’s defense and its response to the October 7 attacks, but there should be limits. […]
Iowans with smoke alarms in their homes may be twice as likely to survive a fire
Iowans are being reminded about the life-saving potential of smoke alarms as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Levi Kinnison, the fire prevention specialist with the Red Oak Fire Department, […]
Feenstra says Hamas invaded Israel, U.S. must back Israel response
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says this week’s somber anniversary of the October 7 attacks was a reminder of the brutality of the terror groups Israel is facing, “and how serious […]
Sioux City murder an example of how cold cases can be solved
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird traveled to Sioux City Tuesday to highlight the importance of the state’s new cold case unit. “We must never lose hope when it comes to […]