Ernst calls on Mexico to step up, get kidnapped Iowan released
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she’s pressing Mexican authorities to secure the safe return of a 51-year-old Des Moines woman who was kidnapped in northern Mexico a month ago. “Seriously, […]
ISU researcher ‘blown away’ by blood cell replication discovery
A group of Iowa State University researchers has made a discovery that could lead to a new treatment for patients with blood disorders like leukemia. Clyde Campbell, a professor of […]
Report: More than 37% of Iowa adults are obese
A new report shows Iowans are continuing to pack on the pounds, with more than one in every three Iowa adults now being considered obese. Dr. Nadine Gracia, president and […]
Hinson backs ban on drones made by Chinese company
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers should be wary of agricultural drones manufactured in China and sold in the U.S. by a company called DJI. “Every farmer needs to be […]
Northern Iowa woman charged with stealing $6K from Girl Scouts
A Mason City woman who was accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from an Osage Girl Scout troop she helped found has entered a guilty plea in the case. Thirty-year-old […]
UNI sees second straight enrollment increase
The three state universities released their fall enrollment numbers today. The University of Northern Iowa reported a 2.9% increase in enrollment, marking the second straight year for an increase. The […]
One-million dollar fundraising goal for Iowa’s Walks to End Alzheimer’s
Thousands of Iowans in 19 communities statewide are taking part in Walks to End Alzheimer’s over the next few weeks. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer’s […]
U.S. Rep. Hinson says House should have voted on stop gap funding bill
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says she’s frustrated a temporary funding bill to prevent a government shutdown October 1 was pulled before a vote was held in […]
UIHC: New COVID shots can be taken at same time as flu, RSV shots
The latest COVID-19 shots from Pfizer and Moderna are now available across Iowa for anyone ages six months or older. It’s reported the vaccines protect against the widely-circulating KP.2 Omicron […]
Graceland University in Lamoni has a new president
The board of trustees of Graceland University in Lamoni has selected its 19th president. Joel Shrock started at Graceland in 2022 as vice president for academic affairs and dean of […]