UI studies why qualified homeowners reject loans to rebuild after disasters
A University of Iowa study finds a significant number of homeowners who qualify for low-interest government loans to rebuild after a disaster choose not to apply, or they reject the […]
Ruth Harkin’s memoir to be released Thursday
Ruth Harkin, the wife of former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, has written a book titled: “When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories” and the proceeds from book […]
Expectations are high as fall harvest nears
Labor Day marks the end of summer when kids are back in school and farmers are making plans to harvest. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the end of the […]
Mother of northwest Iowa infant who died last year arrested on murder charge
A northwest Iowa couple faces felony charges in connection with the death of their infant child last fall. Sydney Schneidermann of Little Rock, a small town in Lyon County, was […]
Sioux City manufacturer to lay off 58 employees next month
A northwest Iowa business that makes trailers for hauling livestock and grain will be laying off dozens of employees this fall. Sioux City’s Wilson Trailer Company has notified the State […]
Baby girl turned over to state under Safe Haven law
A baby born one month ago has been turned over to the state under the Safe Haven Law. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says the baby girl […]
A.G. Bird drafting amendment in response to Iowa court’s child testimony ruling
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is working on a constitutional amendment that would make clear children do not have to testify in person — in the courtroom — against their […]
Several Iowa hunting seasons open over Labor Day weekend
Hundreds of Iowa hunters will hit the fields this holiday weekend for the start of the rabbit and squirrel seasons. Nate Carr, an Iowa DNR conservation officer for Hamilton and […]
Forest City schools take extra step to bring students mental health care
A school district in northern Iowa is finding success in recruiting mental health professionals to practice within its school buildings. Darwin Lehmann, superintendent of the Forest City Community Schools, says […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack asked about his future
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack isn’t ruling out another stint as U-S Agriculture Secretary if Kamala Harris wins and asks him to continue in the role. “I’ve dedicated my life […]