Iowa Democrats running for US Senate criticize deal to end gov’t shutdown
The three candidates campaigning for the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2026 U-S Senate nomination are criticizing the deal that may end the federal government shutdown. Eight Democrats joined Republican senators tonight […]
Sand backs taxing out-of-staters that own Iowa property more
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat running for governor, says when it comes to property taxes, he supports taxing out-of-state property owners at a higher rate than Iowa residents. “I […]
Iowa’s fall color show could end with the snowy weekend ahead
Mother Nature’s thrown Iowa a few curve balls this fall, making it difficult for people who love looking at the oranges, yellows and reds of autumn to know when and […]
Davenport loses appeal for immunity in deadly building collapse
The Iowa Supreme Court has denied an appeal from the city of Davenport for immunity in the fatal collapse of a building. The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the district court […]
Ames native visits ISU campus as second presidential finalist
The second finalist to take over as the president of Iowa State University made his visit to campus Thursday and held a public forum. David Cook is an Ames native […]
Iowa caregivers need to remember to care for themselves, too
Some 80,000 Iowans are now caregivers for more than 62,000 loved ones who have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. One such caregiver, Lori Phillips of Madrid, leads an online support group […]
Temporary moratorium on data centers in eastern Iowa county
Officials in Iowa’s fourth largest county have adopted a temporary ban on construction of data centers in rural areas of Johnson County. Jon Green, chairman of the Johnson County Board […]
Fatal pedestrian accident under investigation in Council Bluffs
According to Council Bluffs Police, the accident occurred at around 5:47 p.m. near 8th Street and Kanesville Boulevard, when an eastbound vehicle struck a person who was walking northbound through […]
Soil temperature is key for Iowa farmers to apply fertilizer
With the corn and soybean harvest winding down, many farmers are turning their attention to fertilizer. Richard Roth, a nutrient management specialist with Iowa State University Extension, says the primary […]
New entrant in governor’s race says it’s time to address Iowa’s cancer crisis
Republican Zach Lahn is promising to address the state’s water quality issues and Iowa’s rising cancer rate if he’s elected governor. “It makes me tremendously sad to continue to go […]