Report: More than 37% of Iowa adults are obese
A new report shows Iowans are continuing to pack on the pounds, with more than one in every three Iowa adults now being considered obese. Dr. Nadine Gracia, president and […]
Hinson backs ban on drones made by Chinese company
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says farmers should be wary of agricultural drones manufactured in China and sold in the U.S. by a company called DJI. “Every farmer needs to be […]
Northern Iowa woman charged with stealing $6K from Girl Scouts
A Mason City woman who was accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from an Osage Girl Scout troop she helped found has entered a guilty plea in the case. Thirty-year-old […]
UNI sees second straight enrollment increase
The three state universities released their fall enrollment numbers today. The University of Northern Iowa reported a 2.9% increase in enrollment, marking the second straight year for an increase. The […]
One-million dollar fundraising goal for Iowa’s Walks to End Alzheimer’s
Thousands of Iowans in 19 communities statewide are taking part in Walks to End Alzheimer’s over the next few weeks. Lauren Livingston, spokeswoman for the Iowa chapter of the Alzheimer’s […]
U.S. Rep. Hinson says House should have voted on stop gap funding bill
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says she’s frustrated a temporary funding bill to prevent a government shutdown October 1 was pulled before a vote was held in […]
UIHC: New COVID shots can be taken at same time as flu, RSV shots
The latest COVID-19 shots from Pfizer and Moderna are now available across Iowa for anyone ages six months or older. It’s reported the vaccines protect against the widely-circulating KP.2 Omicron […]
Graceland University in Lamoni has a new president
The board of trustees of Graceland University in Lamoni has selected its 19th president. Joel Shrock started at Graceland in 2022 as vice president for academic affairs and dean of […]
Des Moines photographer pleads guilty to sexual exploitation
A Des Moines businessman has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography. Court information shows 61-year-old Jeffrey Walter Gray created and possessed child sexual abuse material and […]
UI, ISU won’t ask for state funding increase
Two of the three state universities will submit requests next week for no increase in state funding. The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are asking for same amount […]