Iowa’s Nuclear Energy Task Force gets report on costs
A U.S. Department of Energy expert says engineering estimates indicate building a first-of-its-kind small modular nuclear reactor would likely cost around $4 billion and take up to five years to […]
Iowan who retired from NASA keeping close eye on Artemis II moon mission
A Sioux City woman who was a long-time employee of NASA is watching with interest as the Artemis II mission makes its way to the moon and back. Audrey Schwartz […]
Drop in Iowa child abuse cases likely means underreporting, not less abuse
A nonprofit that works to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect says Iowa needs to do more to help. State data shows child abuse reports have dropped since […]
Iowans who work from home need to build in daily human contact
New research shows more than 20 percent of Iowans are now working from home, something that’s become much more common since the pandemic, but the option can also take a […]
Iowa governor’s Nuclear Energy Task Force meets today
Small modular nuclear reactors are scheduled to be built in Texas and Wyoming in the next decade and Representative Hans Wilz of Ottumwa says Iowa lawmakers should come up with […]
Two Iowa Public Employees Retirement System execs placed on leave
Two top administrators with the state-run retirement system known as IPERS are being investigated for alleged misconduct and have been placed on administrative leave. The Des Moines Register was first […]
Project to improve sidewalks along Highways 9 and 75 in Rock Rapids
Construction is set to being Monday on a $1.88 million sidewalk improvement project along Highways 9 and 75 in Rock Rapids. The project will install and replace sidewalks and ramps, […]
Iowa National Guard soldiers welcomed back in Cedar Rapids
Family, friends, community leaders welcomed back some 200 Iowa National Guard soldiers Thursday from their deployment to the Middle East. KCRG TV covered the event at the Eastern Iowa Airport in […]
‘Stop the Scammers’ tour to visit towns across Iowa
The Iowa Insurance Division, Attorney General’s office and AARP Iowa are once against holding a “Stop the Scammers” tour across the state. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen says scammers haven’t […]
NWS warns hail, thunderstorms possible in Iowa today
Forecasters warn there may be severe weather in Iowa this afternoon. Tyler Ryan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Johnston, says a cold front will push strong […]