Iowa Democrat gets backing from unlikely source in Congressional race
In an unusual twist, a former Republican congressional candidate from western Iowa is endorsing a Democrat in the November election. Kevin Virgil lost the June primary to incumbent Randy Feenstra […]
Iowa program helps funnel beds from ISU to flood victims in Spencer
The Iowa Waste Reduction program recently helped some of the families who were hit by flooding in Clay County. Iowa Waste Exchange Coordinator Shelly Codner says they were able to […]
Details released on two people found dead in Charles City
Charles City Police released more information today on a death investigation that began last week. Charles City Police were dispatched to a residence just west of the Floyd County Courthouse, […]
Libertarian Congressional candidates removed from ballot by state panel
A state panel voted 2-1 today (Wednesday) to take three Libertarian candidates for Congress off the November ballot. Republicans filed the challenge, saying the Libertarian county conventions didn’t follow state […]
School resource officer says safety, building relationships are top priorities
Some Iowa schools have had police officers walking their halls for decades, while others are new this fall to SROs, or school resource officers. Le Mars police officer John Vickery […]
College Savings Iowa gets a new name to reflect more education options
The longtime state operated fund used to help parents and students save for college is getting a new name. State Treasurer Roby Smith oversees the College Savings Iowa plan. “It’s […]
Fugitive in violent Iowa City attack returns to the U.S. from Jordan
A former University of Iowa student has voluntarily returned to the U.S. where he’ll face prosecution for allegedly attacking a woman in Iowa City. UI police say Ali Younes arrived […]
Troopers: Juvenile among two dead, four hurt, in morning wrecks
The Iowa State Patrol reports two people were killed in two separate crashes early this morning. State troopers say a speeding car refused to pull over on Interstate 235 in […]
Another state fair first: parking spaces sold out
The Iowa State Fair just wrapped up ten days ago, but Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says plans for next year are well underway. One concern — for the […]
Acclaimed author whose new book reimagines Waco siege makes Iowa stops (AUDIO)
An internationally best-selling novelist and an alum of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop is appearing in Des Moines and Iowa City this week, while headlining the opening of the 22nd annual […]