Iowa House Democrats propose tripling state water quality funding
Democrats in the Iowa House are proposing a dramatic increase in state funding for water quality projects along with two new tax credits for farmers who implement conservation practices that […]
Ex-Des Moines school leader pleads guilty to immigration, weapons charges
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district pleaded guilty to two counts in federal court on Thursday. Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE following a chase in Des Moines […]
Pushback on nuclear energy bill in Iowa House
A bill about state regulations for energy projects — like nuclear reactors and battery storage facilities — has cleared a subcommittee in the Iowa House unanimously. However, after fielding a […]
Tips to keep Iowa motorists alive should they end up in a snowy ditch
With wicked winter weather pushing wind chills as low as 40-below zero this morning, Iowans are being warned if they don’t absolutely need to go out, to stay home. If […]
Carroll County man accused of murder in case 26 year old missing since 2020
A Carroll County man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a man whose body has never been found. Twenty-six-year-old Christian Balke-Thompson of Carroll was reported missing in […]
Carroll County man accused of murdering 26 year old missing since 2020
A Carroll County man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a man whose body has never been found. Twenty-six-year-old Christian Balke-Thompson of Carroll was reported missing in […]
Iowa House bill on OTC sales of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine
A bill that would make it legal for Iowa pharmacists to make over-the-counter sales of two prescription medications some people sought during the pandemic has cleared a House subcommittee, but […]
Sioux City man who painted manholes wants charges dropped
A Sioux City man who gained national attention for painting flowers on manhole covers has asked a judge to dismiss charges against him. Police arrested Brandon Bradshaw in November for […]
Senator Grassley is pleased to hear of deal on Greenland
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s gratified to hear that President Trump says he’s secured a deal with NATO that will bring the United States complete and enduring access to […]
New water quality monitoring contract approved for Iowa lakes
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission has approved a new three-year contract for monitoring the water quality in the state’s lakes. DNR environmental specialist Dan Kendall says the contract continues the […]