Iowan’s book ‘Football Spy’ keeps same characters from baseball thriller
A central Iowa TV sportscaster is out with his second book. Scott Reister says “Football Spy” follows the story of the first book that had little league baseball players threatened […]
Some Iowans’ worries about traffic cameras may be unfounded
There are no reports in Iowa of any deliberate vandalism of traffic cameras that are used to read license plates, but some Iowans oppose the use of so-called Flock cameras […]
NW Iowa city approves final plat for housing development new school
The city council in a northwest Iowa town with about 3300 residents has approved the final plat and an urban renewal plan for a housing development that’s expected to add […]
NW Iowa city approves final plat for housing development near new school
The city council in a northwest Iowa town with about 3300 residents has approved the final plat and an urban renewal plan for a housing development that’s expected to add […]
Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for U.S. Senate
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed fellow Democrat Josh Turek’s bid for the U.S. Senate. Turek’s campaign has released a video of Obama and Turek on a basketball court, with […]
Inmate convicted of murdering Cedar Rapids couple in 1991 dies in prison
An inmate has died after spending the past 34 years in prison for murdering a Cedar Rapids couple. The Iowa Department of Corrections says 77-year-old Gregory Dean Connor died last […]
Using recycled concrete to save Des Moines $415,000 on road repairs
At the peak of road repair season, a central Iowa city is now recycling concrete, soil and asphalt to patch up roads and alleys to save money. Jim Scott, operations […]
Expert urges Iowa parents to get educated about vaccines before school starts
Iowa’s only had one confirmed case of measles this year, but outbreaks are popping up in other states with more than 2,300 cases nationwide. As Iowa parents prepare their kids […]
Rob Sand says, as governor, he’s consider raising tobacco taxes
Democrat Rob Sand says if he’s elected governor, he’d consider approving an increase in the state tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products. Sand met with eight members of the […]
Judge rules Gluba-Cutler ticket can’t be on Iowa’s 2026 ballot
A district court judge has ruled the Libertarian candidates for governor and lieutenant governor cannot be listed on Iowa’s General Election ballot. It’s likely the Libertarian candidates will appeal to […]