Winter can be the worst season for Iowans who served in uniform
Iowa’s harsh winters can be especially difficult for the state’s veterans. Stacy Albus, a county service officer with the Black Hawk County VA, says low-income and homeless vets who face […]
Iowa Democrats reelect chair Rita Hart, to lead party through 2028
Rita Hart has been re-elected to serve as chair of the Iowa Democratic Party for the next four years. Hart said when she took over as chair two years ago, […]
Iowa’s U.S. House delegation applauds speaker’s reelection
All four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House supported Mike Johnson for House Speaker today. In posts on social media, Congresswomen Ashley Hinson of Marion and Mariannette Miller-Meeks […]
Iowa’s U.S. House delegation applaud speaker’s reelection
All four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House supported Mike Johnson for House Speaker today. In posts on social media, Congresswomen Ashley Hinson of Marion and Mariannette Miller-Meeks […]
Ottumwa man convicted of killing his wife dies in prison
An Ottumwa man who was found guilty of killing his wife in 2021 has died in prison. The Department of Corrections says Gregory Allen Showalter Senior died December 28th at […]
Iowa GOP chair hasn’t decided if he’ll seek post for ’25-’26 cycle
Iowa Republican Party chairman Jeff Kaufmann says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll seek another two-year term as chairman. Kaufmann has been the party’s leader since mid-2014. “It’s a tiring job. […]
Iowa sets records for tornadoes, floods during 2024
The year 2024 wrapped up as one of Iowa’s worst in history for severe weather. State climatologist Justin Glisan says among the many incidents, a record was set for the […]
Iowa joins lawsuit against federal home energy efficiency mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined other states in a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a mandate for homes. Bird says the “green mandate” forces strict regulations […]
DNR project brings paddlefish back to West Okoboji, Rathbun Lake
Going after the paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers was once banned, but the populations came back enough to restart the paddlefish season. The DNR is hoping for […]
Survey: Amid fears of recession, Iowa’s economy slumped during December
The final monthly survey of supply managers for 2024 in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states finds the state and regional economies continuing to struggle. The Creighton University survey for […]