City of Okoboji speeds permit process for restoring flood-damaged lakeshore
Officials in the City of Okoboji have made temporary changes to a key ordinance to assist property owners dealing with significant erosion along the shore of West Lake Okoboji. City […]
18-year-old from Weldon says being Iowa State Fair Queen is dream come true
An 18 year old who’s a frequent camper at the Iowa State Fair is the 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen. Elli Blackford says being crowned at the end of Saturday […]
Cyclists will soon have a 120-mile loop to ride in central Iowa
A long-anticipated connection between two of Iowa’s most popular bike trails opens this weekend. The trail extension from Woodward to Perry creates a nearly-continuous 120-mile paved loop for bikers, runners […]
One month left to claim a major lottery prize for ticket bought in Mason City
A Powerball ticket with a six-figure prize will soon become a worthless piece of paper. Iowa Lottery Spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the ticket worth $500,000 was purchased March 16th at […]
Grocery stores try to scare up profits with early Halloween candy sales
How early is too early? It’s still the heart of summertime, yet many Iowa grocery stores are already offering spooky Halloween decorations and big bags of trick-or-treat candy. Some stores […]
Baccam says voters’ number one issue is public schools’ survival
Lanon Baccam, the Democrat challenging Republican Congressman Zach Nunn’s bid for a second term, says securing the southern border is “critically important” and a bipartisan plan developed this spring would […]
Small town Iowa is setting for new novel, as well as locale for book’s launch
A writer of historical fiction from the West Coast will make several appearances in Iowa this week to launch her latest novel, which takes place in eastern Iowa more than […]
Georgia man charged in death of Winneshiek County teen
A Georgia man who was extradited to Iowa on a gun charge is now charged with second-degree murder in the death of a teenager. The Winnesheik County Sheriff’s Office says […]
Name of man who drowned helping two kids in Waukee released
Waukee police released the name of the man who drowned at a local pond while trying to help two kids. Information from police says 31-year-old Keith Bychinski was working in […]
Even after 130+ visits, Iowa State Fair blogger finds new things to love
Hundreds of thousands of Iowans hit the Iowa State Fair at least once a year, but very few go as many times as Connie Taylor of West Des Moines. Taylor […]