Central Iowa man charged with kidnapping girl at knife-point
A Des Moines man is jailed who police say kidnapped his own daughter. Des Moines police were called to a house Sunday afternoon where a woman claimed the non-custodial father […]
Clive police arrest state librarian
Clive Police say they arrested the state librarian on charges of Dissemination of Obscene Material to a Minor. A statement from police says 53-year-old Michael Lynn Scott, of Clive had […]
State universities facing issues as they seek to maintain enrollment
Enrollment at the three state universities has been holding steady recently, but there are some challenges ahead. Regents associate academic officer Jason Pontius says enrollment remains down from the record […]
Recruitment flyers from ‘Aryan Freedom Network’ appear in NE Iowa
Waterloo police are investigating reports of “white power” flyers. The flyers claim to be from the Aryan Freedom Network and carry a line reading, “We are everywhere! Your race is […]
Recruitment flyers from ‘Aryan Freedom Network’ appear in Northeast Iowa
Waterloo police are investigating reports of “white power” flyers. The flyers claim to be from the Aryan Freedom Network and carry a line reading, “We are everywhere! Your race is […]
Wednesday service will honor three fallen ISU student-veterans
While today is Veterans Day, a solemn service on Wednesday will recognize three former Iowa State University alumni who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice. Megan Moore, […]
Hiawatha-based quilting machine maker celebrates five decades in operation
An eastern Iowa company that offers innovations for the quilting industry is marking its 50th year in business this week with a series of events, give-aways, classes and celebrations. Melissa […]
Governor says 2025 focus will be on cuts in local property taxes
Governor Kim Reynolds has not announced whether she intends to seek reelection in 2026, but she is giving a few hints about her 2025 policy agenda. Reynolds held a campaign […]
Trump’s Iowa victory margin largest in decades, Democrats assess 2024 ‘gut punch’
Donald Trump won all but five counties in Iowa and Republicans gained seats in the Iowa legislature in this week’s election. Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart has issued a […]
DNR continuing study of gray fox population
The Iowa DNR is in its second year of a pilot study on the gray fox. DNR wildlife biologist Vince Evelsizer says the animal’s numbers have been dropping. “The reason […]