Iowa Utilities Commission OKs hike in Alliant electric, gas rates
State regulators have approved an increase in the rates for Alliant Energy electric and gas customers. Wisconsin-based Alliant Energy provides electricity to half a million customers in Iowa. According to […]
Ames launches upgrade to water system to slash nitrate releases
A $53-million project south of Ames is part of an effort to reach targets in Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The Water Pollution Control Facility handles around six million gallons of […]
UI astronomer: Approaching asteroid will become temporary second moon
An asteroid is approaching the Earth which the experts say will come close enough to be caught in our planet’s gravity well, technically becoming a second moon, at least for […]
Name of Iowa sheriff who lost GOP Primary will be on November ballot
A northwest Iowa judge has affirmed that the Lyon County Sheriff will be able to seek reelection — as a Libertarian Party candidate. Lyon County Sheriff Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep […]
Agency chief disputes State Auditor’s conclusion on nursing home inspections
A state administrator says a report from the state auditor on the frequency of nursing home inspections is “inaccurate” and “incomplete.” State Auditor Rob Sand released an analysis Monday showing […]
Eastern Iowa trout stream impacted by water main break
The Iowa DNR says a broken water main will likely to lead to dead fish in the only state trout stream near a major urban area. The DNR says the […]
Jones County bar heavily damaged by fire
The State Fire Marshal has been called in to help determine the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a Jones County bar Tuesday. * The Jones County Sheriff’s Office […]
One last try at removing carp from northwest Iowa lake
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is nearly ready to start a project to get rid of an invasive species of fish in an 830 acre lake in northwest Iowa. […]
Popular Pomeroy bar and music venue back open
A legendary small-town music venue in northwest Iowa’s Calhoun County has found a new home. Byron’s Bar on Main Street in Pomeroy closed at the end of July due to […]
Senator Grassley discusses possible government shutdown
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is doing a “wonderful job,” despite growing frustrations among other Senate Republicans as the deadline nears for a solution to […]