Hamilton County Supervisors speak out on use of eminent domain for pipelines
The Hamilton County Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday objecting to eminent domain for the Summit Carbon Pipeline that will be coming through the county. Rick Young of Jewell read a […]
Iowan Whitson picked to command space station mission next spring
Iowa-born astronaut Peggy Whitson is scheduled to command another two-week mission to the International Space Station next year. At 64 years old, Whitson is considered America’s most experienced astronaut, and […]
Dozens of endangered turtles will be released in Iowa next spring
There’s big excitement over tiny turtles in central Iowa. A new program pairs the Iowa DNR, Iowa State University and Des Moines’ Blank Park Zoo to raise what are known […]
Iowa veterans to lay wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
One week from this Patriot Day, dozens of Iowa veterans will be taken on the latest chartered Honor Flight to see the various memorials in Washington, D.C. Russ Naden of […]
Iowa Supreme Court to rule quickly on Libertarian candidates’ appeal
The Iowa Supreme Court is expected to rule today on an appeal from Libertarian congressional candidates seeking to have their names printed on General Election ballots. Two weeks ago, the […]
Libertarians await Iowa Supreme Court decision on ballot access
Libertarian candidates for three Iowa congressional seats who’ve been removed from the ballot vow to run write-in campaigns if the state’s highest court rules against them. In late August, a […]
Central Iowa fire department offers proactive health care effort
The Des Moines Fire Department is launching a program designed to cut the number of non-emergency calls while connecting frequent 911 users with long-term services. People can now get medical […]
Two injured in northwest Iowa home explosion
Authorities are investigating a home explosion that injured two people in northwest Iowa. The explosion was reported just after 9 a.m. Monday at an address 2 miles northeast of Ottosen, […]
Iowa horse industry leaders discuss report presented to state regulators
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission recently released a report that says the Iowa horse racing industry needs to make some changes to keep the system viable. Iowa Thoroughbred Association […]
Ex-teacher from SE Iowa sentenced for enticing teen girl
A former southeast Iowa middle school teacher is being sentenced after sending improper messages to a student six years ago. Forty-two-year-old Zachary Barr of Ottumwa will serve a pair of […]