UI research could double survival rates for pancreatic cancer patients
Medical researchers at the University of Iowa report promising progress in fighting one of the worst cancer killers. The phase-two clinical trial found that adding high-dose, intravenous vitamin C to […]
UI is crafting a new drug to treat ovarian cancer
University of Iowa researchers have landed a $10-million federal grant to develop a new treatment for ovarian cancer. Jill Kolesar, dean of the U-I College of Pharmacy, is working on […]
Woodbury County elected offices to go all red after lone Democrat loses race
There will be no Democrats holding elected office in Woodbury County in January after Auditor Pat Gill was beaten by his Republican challenger and deputy auditor Michelle Scaff by about […]
Des Moines-area 12-year-old pens book about rising above racism
A central Iowa girl who had a bout with bullying and bigotry has turned around what happened by writing a book that aims to make a positive difference in the […]
The state’s premiere zero carbon certified building is almost ready for tenants
New tenants will start moving into Iowa’s first-ever “zero carbon certified” building in a few weeks. Star Lofts in Des Moines will have 20 affordable housing apartments and four spaces […]
Iowa veterans honored for their sacrifices
Veterans Day Ceremonies across the state today honored the men and women who served the country. Andrew Nelson, the chaplain of the 185th Air National Guard Unit in Sioux City […]
Greenfield hospital reopens after deadly May tornado
The hospital in the southwest Iowa town of Greenfield is fully reopening today, nearly six months after being severely damaged in a tornado. Philicia Hancock, the hospital’s chief clinical officer, […]
Central Iowa man charged with kidnapping girl at knife-point
A Des Moines man is jailed who police say kidnapped his own daughter. Des Moines police were called to a house Sunday afternoon where a woman claimed the non-custodial father […]
Clive police arrest state librarian
Clive Police say they arrested the state librarian on charges of Dissemination of Obscene Material to a Minor. A statement from police says 53-year-old Michael Lynn Scott, of Clive had […]
State universities facing issues as they seek to maintain enrollment
Enrollment at the three state universities has been holding steady recently, but there are some challenges ahead. Regents associate academic officer Jason Pontius says enrollment remains down from the record […]