Convoy of historic military vehicles to trek across Iowa next week
A convoy of U.S. military vehicles will make its way through north-central Iowa next week as part of a 2,500-mile journey. The Military Vehicle Preservation Association is celebrating the 15th […]
Dry conditions get worse, putting stress on rural fire departments
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly all of Iowa in abnormally dry or drought conditions, with portions of Monona and Harrison counties in western Iowa in severe drought. It […]
Slain Fort Dodge minister remembered with day for random acts of kindness
This is the annual Pay It Forward Friday in Fort Dodge, honoring the memory of Pastor Al Henderson, who was murdered five years ago this week outside his church, Saint […]
Iowa A.G Bird pushes for AM Radio access in new vehicles
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and attorneys general from 11 other states have signed onto letter that urges congress to force automakers to install AM radios in new vehicles. Major […]
Ottumwa holds horror movie film fest at its ‘ComiCon for Halloween’
Southeast Iowa is hosting an international horror film festival next weekend, along with what organizers describe as a spooky celebration of all things Halloween. Holly Berg is co-founder of Halloweenapalooza, […]
Iowa Mission Of Mercy dental clinic set for Sioux City
The annual free dental care clinic is today and tomorrow at the downtown Tyson Events Center in Sioux City. Dentist Kiya Stack-Miller is co-chair and one of the volunteers for […]
Developer makes pitch to state regulators for Cedar Rapids casino
Developers of a casino proposed for Cedar Rapids are making their presentation to state regulators today. The presentation was streamed by KCRG TV, and Suzanne Leckert, a consultant with Convergence […]
Iowa National Guard helps rescue North Carolina hurricane victims
The Iowa National Guard used a Chinook helicopter to rescue 34 nursing home residents in the mountains of western North Carolina. The nursing home residents were stranded after all roads […]
Iowa historical fiction author delves into the state’s bootlegging history
A retired English teacher and author from southwest Iowa is releasing her third book, this time focused on Iowa’s underground moonshining industry during the days of prohibition a century ago. […]
Union says there’s growing wave of assaults on Iowa prison staff
The union that represents employees in Iowa prisons says it’s time for the governor to respond to “a disturbing trend.” AFSCME Council 61 president Todd Copley says union members report […]