Iowa abortion law goes into place today
A law banning most abortions in Iowa went into effect at 8 o’clock this morning. The so-called heartbeat law bans abortion as soon as cardiac activity is detected, which can […]
Forecast: Parts of Iowa may see heat indices exceed 110 this week
Wide areas of Iowa saw heavy showers overnight and this morning, with more than four inches of rain falling in some areas, but the big weather story this week is […]
Iowa Democrats say with Harris rise, excitement rising for local races
Iowa Democratic Party leaders say having Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket will be a game changer in the final 99 days of the 2024 campaign. […]
Iowa kids may soon see cigarette-style warnings on social media sites
The U.S. surgeon general is urging Congress to pass legislation requiring warning labels on social media, an idea that’s gaining traction among some mental health professionals in Iowa who treat […]
AUDIO: In Iowa, Beshear describes Harris as a uniter, Vance as a ‘phony’
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, being considered by Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential running mate, introduced himself to a crowd of Iowa Democrats tonight. Beshear has done a lot […]
Casey’s announces major purchase of stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain announced the acquisition today of 198 stores, including 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience […]
Temperatures in the 90’s to return on Monday
Enjoy the weekend weather as the forecast calls for a return to unseasonably hot conditions to start the new week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Ansorge says temperatures will return […]
Pheasant numbers could be hurt by wet weather and flooding
The wet spring could lead to a drop in the number of pheasants in Iowa. Iowa DNR wildlife research biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the switch in the weather pattern can […]
Organization that advocates for Iowans with disabilities marks 4th decade
The group Disability Rights Iowa is celebrating 40 years of advocating for — and protecting the civil rights of — Iowans with disabilities. Catherine Johnson, the organization’s executive director, says […]
SW Iowa parents accused of telling sitters to keep child in ‘makeshift cage’
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is holding two Shenandoah residents on child endangerment charges after an incident Thursday in Hamburg. Twenty-six-year-olds Dustin Carl Lee Perry and Lindsey Barbara Marie Hamilton […]