Reynolds says ‘food box’ idea would promote ‘healthy eating’
Governor Kim Reynolds says she has not opted out of a federal program to provide food to needy Iowa child next summer, she’s just waiting to see if the USDA […]
Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz suspended for the season opener
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz that he and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will not coach against Illinois State in the season opener on August 31st due to NCAA recruiting […]
Ultra-processed foods may be ultra-bad for Iowans’ health
Many of us woof down an occasional hot dog, but a health care professional is urging Iowans not to make a steady diet of what are known as ultra-processed foods. […]
New state website tracks Iowa child care openings
Governor Kim Reynolds today unveiled a state website that lists child care openings. “It’s a convenient tool that will help working parents navigate their child care decisions faster and easier […]
Appeal denied for Ottumwa man in double murder conviction
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied an Ottumwa man’s request for a new murder trial. Christopher Yenger was found guilty two counts of first-degree murder for throwing a molotov […]
Iowans need to check their trees for an invasive pest
Most Iowans are familiar with the emerald ash borer and the insect’s threat to our foliage, but we’re also being asked to be on guard for another insect that’s equally […]
Iowa school’s educational program aims to make kindness go viral
Drake University in Des Moines is partnering with CBS News to offer educational programming designed to bring lessons on good character and kindness to teachers and students around the world […]
Iowans at Democratic National Convention cite outreach, optimism
An Iowan who has served on the Democratic National Committee for the past four years says there’s been a sea change within the party since Kamala Harris became the party’s […]
Officials propose replacing Iowa’s second oldest county jail
Sac County’s Jail in Sac City has been in operation for over 80 years and the county’s voters will decide in November whether a new jail should be built. The […]
Cedar Rapids asks voters to okay $10M levy for schools
Voters in Iowa’s second largest school district will decide next month on whether to continue a levy for school facility maintenance and equipment. Cedar Rapids Community Schools Superintendent Tawana Grover […]