NatGeo explorer brings vivid ‘Earth After Dark’ show to Iowa
A world-renown photographer and cinematographer who merges art and science through visual stories will make his first-ever stop in Iowa this week to share his out-of-this-world slide show called Earth […]
Lake View plant’s expansion could lead to up to 100 new jobs
Sac County’s largest employer plans another expansion of its facility in Lake View. EVAPCO is a global company that makes industrial refrigeration units. Brett Meyer, manager of the company’s plant […]
Iowa businessman, philanthropist, WWII vet Bill Knapp dies at age 99
A World War II veteran and a real estate developer who changed the landscape of central Iowa has died at the age of 99. William C. “Bill” Knapp founded Iowa […]
Bus carrying northwest Iowa girls basketball team in serious accident
The Plymouth County Sheriff has released more details of Saturday’s accident between a Jeep and a van-sized school bus carrying the Remsen St. Mary’s Girls Basketball team, but no word […]
Fire destroys abandoned century-old house near Storm Lake
Three fire departments fought a fire last night that destroyed an abandoned, century-old farmhouse south of Storm Lake, near the Buena Vista/Sac County line. At about 9:30 p.m., the Storm […]
Iowans aren’t clamoring for #1 country song sung by a computer
A record store owner who’s closely followed the musical trends and passions of central Iowans for two and a half decades says this week’s landmark accomplishment for artificial intelligence is […]
Plan to reopen eastern Iowa nuclear plant brings mixed reviews
As NextEra Energy moves ahead with plans to reopen the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in eastern Iowa, concerns are being raised about waste storage and water use. The Iowa Utilities […]
Iowan sentenced to 40 years on child porn conviction
A man from a small town about 30 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids will spend 40 years in federal prison on sexual exploitation and child pornography charges. Prosecutors say 37-year-old […]
Retired UI researcher, author may run for Iowa Sec. of Agriculture
A retired University of Iowa researcher who leads a non-profit group focused on water quality issues is exploring a run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Chris Jones, a Democrat, is […]
Koch to pay State of Iowa $1421.40 a year to lease riverfront property
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission has approved leasing a 575 foot stretch along the Mississippi River to the fertilizer plant in southeast Iowa’s Lee County for $1421.40 a year. Managers […]