Mastadon bones recovered from Wayne County site
The Office of the State Archaeologist has spent 12 days unearthing a mastodon skull in south-central Iowa’s Wayne County. State Archeologist John Doershuk says it all started when he got […]
Franklin county GOP chair speaks out against racist flyers in Hampton
The chairman of the Franklin County Republican Central Committee Larry Sailer is strongly condemning the content of flyers placed on the doors of Hispanic businesses in Hampton earlier this week. […]
Under half of those laid off from Tyson’s Perry plant have filed for unemployment
State officials say the latest report shows the closure of Tyson’s pork processing plant in Perry has had little effect on the state’s overall unemployment rate. Iowa’s unemployment rate was […]
Study shows many Iowa seniors don’t take advantage of potential benefits
A report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute finds few Iowans 65 and older are enrolled in public benefit programs for which they’re eligible. It found […]
Steps Iowa moms and dads can take to ease kids back into the school year
Iowa parents are encouraged to make a few proactive moves this week that may help their kids make a smoother transition back to school. Autumn Hartman is a counselor who […]
After long absence, paddlefish to be restocked in Iowa Great Lakes
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is planning to reintroduce paddlefish into the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins says paddlefish are native to the area. “We have […]
House built by Sioux City students goes to South Dakota flood victims
A South Dakota couple who lost their home in this year’s flooding are getting a replacement built by Sioux City High School students. Dave and Judy Oberg put in the […]
House built by Sioux City student goes to South Dakota flood victims
A South Dakota couple who lost their home in this year’s flooding are getting a replacement built by Sioux City High School students. Dave and Judy Oberg put in the […]
Historic Cedar Rapids restaurant burns down
A restaurant that’s been operating in Cedar Rapids for more than 100 years was destroyed by a fire this morning. Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner tells KCRG TV that a […]
Rule change helps Iowans get repairs on their wheelchairs more quickly
Iowans will no longer need a doctor’s prescription in order to get Medicaid-funded repairs to their wheelchairs. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has removed the requirement following […]