Iowa A.G. proposes changes to ensure rape kits are admissible in court
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office is proposing an update to state rules that outline the standards for nurses who are certified to conduct sexual assault examinations and those who are […]
Waukee man sentenced to prison after investment scam
A central Iowa man will spend nine years in prison on fraud and money laundering charges. Court documents show 52-year-old William Berg of Waukee got 17 people to invest in […]
Iowans need to be certain before clicking to donate money to hurricane recovery
Iowans can be very generous with their donations when disaster strikes elsewhere, but they’re warned to look very closely before they leap into sending any money toward hurricane relief. Lisa […]
Iowa courts’ computer programming error misdirects $53 million
Top Republicans in the Iowa House are asking why State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, did not alert them or investigate a computer programming error in the state court system […]
South-central Iowa lagging behind in soybean harvest
Dry weather continues to help farmers, especially when it comes to bringing in the beans. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows one-quarter of the bean crop was harvested in the week […]
Exira woman gets probation on gun violation
An Exira woman has escaped prison time after illegally buying her significant other a gun. Court documents show 24-year-old Leslie Nicole Moton, also known as Leslie Caniglia bought a gun […]
Des Moines police arrest suspect in bomb blast
Authorities in central Iowa say they’ve made an arrest after a homemade bomb exploded on Tuesday. Des Moines police say someone detonated what’s described as a dangerous homemade explosive device […]
Rebuilding is long process after spring flooding in NW Iowa
More than three months after historic flooding hit northwest Iowa, residents in one community still need help — and they’re getting it. When the Little Sioux River hit record levels, […]
GUIDE program aims to help Iowans with dementia avoid nursing homes
A central Iowa hospital will be the first in the state to offer a new program aimed at helping people with dementia stay in their homes. Broadlawns Medical Center in […]
Central and southern Iowa to join in on the freezing temperatures tonight
The northern part of the state saw freezing temperatures overnight, and the rest of the state is expected to get them tonight. National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Dodson says central […]