Study: Iowa needs more emergency shelters, guardrails for landlords
A Drake University study on homeless families in central Iowa finds a major need for more emergency family shelters. Researchers followed ten families living in shelters across the Des Moines […]
Acclaimed writer brings his ‘roughneck’ stand-up comedy act to Iowa
A New York Times best-selling author and humorist is making stops in two Iowa libraries this week. Michael Perry grew up on a dairy farm in northern Wisconsin and says […]
State regulators approve projects in Cerro Gordo, Franklin and Poweshiek County
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission approved construction projects in Franklin, Cerro Gordo, and Poweshiek County at their recent meeting. Travis Baker of the DNR says one of the projects is […]
Rules for registering snowmobiles change to one fee
There’s a change this year in how you register you snowmobile before running the trails in Iowa. The Iowa DNR ‘s Jessica Flatt says it simplifies the process. “Residents of […]
State survey looking for lead water pipes nearing end
The search for lead water pipes in the state is near the end and some communities are already notifying residents of what they’ve found. Sioux City Utilities Director Brad Peutz […]
Grassley welcomes RFK Junior to bring new ideas to health care
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Robert F. Kennedy Junior could help to answer many questions that haven’t been raised before, if he’s confirmed as the next secretary of the Department […]
Public meeting planned Wednesday on proposed Cedar Rapids casino
Supporters and opponents of the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids have a chance this week to share their views with state regulators. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission […]
Wintery weather looms for Iowa with snow possible this week
After a fine fall weekend, forecasters say we’re in for a much colder week ahead with the chance for snow in parts of Iowa midweek. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the […]
Project Re-Leaf: Iowa communities can apply for grants to plant trees
It’s been a tough couple of years for Iowa’s tree canopy, between terrible tornadoes, derechos, and killer insects like the emerald ash borer wiping out tens of thousands of trees. […]
Congresswoman Hinson expects to get a lot done with Republican gains in election
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she is excited to win another term and return to Washington knowing the Republicans retain control of the House. “I came into Congress under total […]