Federal appeals court hears arguments over Iowa immigration law
A federal appeals court could take months to decide whether Iowa’s new immigration law that makes illegal reentry a state crime can be enforced. During a hearing in federal court […]
Drought monitor shows impact of dry September
The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor showed a slight improvement with six percent of the state showing no dry conditions. DNR hydrologist Tim Hall says the majority of […]
State of Iowa sues over stockpiles of old wind turbine blades
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed a lawsuit accusing an out-of-state company and two of its top executives of failing to properly dispose of over a thousand decommissioned wind […]
Families gather at Evansdale park to remember loved ones who were killed
Friends and families gathered at a park in Evansdale Wednesday to share their stories of loved ones who have been killed as part of the National Day of Remembrance for […]
House Democrats list priority issues for 2025 Iowa legislature
Democrats say ensuring Iowans have access to in vitro fertilization will be one of their priorities if Democrats win a majority of seats in the Iowa House. House Minority Leader […]
Three Iowans are named Mayor of the Year by civic organization
Out of some 800 mayors statewide, the Iowa League of Cities is singling out three for awards, based on the population of their communities. Lake View Mayor John Westergaard is […]
UNI to create center to teach about civics
The University of Northern Iowa is developing a Center for Civic Education after recently receiving approval from the Board of Regents. The head of the Cedar Falls school’s History Department, […]
Iowa Democrats re-send absentee ballot request forms to 36,000 voters
The Iowa Democratic Party has mailed a second round of absentee ballot request forms to about 36,000 Iowa voters this month. The shape of the forms in the first mailing […]
All but one in Iowa congressional delegation back stop gap federal spending plan
One of the six Republicans who represents Iowa in congress voted against the spending plan that will keep the federal government operating for three months. In a message posted on […]
Seven forums featuring Iowa legislative candidates to focus on disability issues
Two disability rights groups in Iowa are hosting candidate forums focused on issues faced by Iowans with disabilities. The seven forums across the state next month will feature candidates for […]