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 […]
Nevada fire chief part of national effort to prevent deadly oxygen fires
The fire chief of a central Iowa town hopes a solution is getting closer that would stop deadly fires involving people who use oxygen. Nevada fire chief Ray Reynolds says […]
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. visits Iowa
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States is on a tour of Midwest states, to discuss the stakes in Ukraine’s battle with Russia. Ambassador Oksana Markarova said she was encouraged by […]
Farmers’ Almanac predicts Iowa will face ‘Wet Whirlwind’ in winter ahead
While we’re in the season of state fair corndogs and cotton candy, soon enough, the wicked winds of winter will blow into Iowa, and the new edition of the Farmers’ […]
Corkery says Iowa ESA program is ‘Christianizing’ next generation
The Democratic candidate in Iowa’s second congressional district is calling for repeal of the Iowa law that bans most abortions and an end to the taxpayer funded accounts for private […]
City of Okoboji speeds permit process for restoring flood-damaged lakeshore
Officials in the City of Okoboji have made temporary changes to a key ordinance to assist property owners dealing with significant erosion along the shore of West Lake Okoboji. City […]
18-year-old from Weldon says being Iowa State Fair Queen is dream come true
An 18 year old who’s a frequent camper at the Iowa State Fair is the 2024 Iowa State Fair Queen. Elli Blackford says being crowned at the end of Saturday […]
Cyclists will soon have a 120-mile loop to ride in central Iowa
A long-anticipated connection between two of Iowa’s most popular bike trails opens this weekend. The trail extension from Woodward to Perry creates a nearly-continuous 120-mile paved loop for bikers, runners […]
One month left to claim a major lottery prize for ticket bought in Mason City
A Powerball ticket with a six-figure prize will soon become a worthless piece of paper. Iowa Lottery Spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the ticket worth $500,000 was purchased March 16th at […]
Grocery stores try to scare up profits with early Halloween candy sales
How early is too early? It’s still the heart of summertime, yet many Iowa grocery stores are already offering spooky Halloween decorations and big bags of trick-or-treat candy. Some stores […]