Iowa native’s new novel follows a Kim Kardashian of the 1890s
A bestselling author who’s originally from northeast Iowa is releasing a new novel this week called “The Thirteenth Husband,” about a real-life railroad heiress who was something of a 19th […]
Iowa’s had a record 127 tornadoes so far this year, and the season isn’t over yet
It’s been a big year for bad weather in Iowa and State Climatologist Justin Glisan says there’s a new record in a undesirable category — most tornadoes in a single […]
Man convicted of murdering Algona policeman seeks new trial
The man convicted in the shooting death of Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram is asking for a new trial. Attorneys for 44-year-old Kyle Lou Ricke filed a motion Monday in […]
State auditors find $80,000 in taxpayer dollars mishandled in City of Delhi
A special investigation by the state auditor’s office of accounts from the City of Delhi in northeast Iowa has found thousands of dollars worth of questionable and improper spending. During […]
Northwest Iowa hospital, MercyOne in Primghar, to close next month
A northwest Iowa hospital will close in September. O’Brien County Economic Development director Kianna Johnson says the closure of MercyOne Medical Center in Primghar is devastating news. “You hate to […]
Petition effort underway to put Waterloo East/West High merger on the ballot
Waterloo residents are gathering signatures to put a $165-million bond question on the ballot to consolidate the West and East high schools at what’s now Central Middle School. Middle schoolers […]
Two Iowa stops for national tour promoting birth control access
A giant replica of a device that prevents pregnancy has been installed in public spaces in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines this week, part of a national tour to promote […]
Grassley calls Harris’ VP pick ‘very liberal’
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he cannot recall any direct dealings with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a former Democratic congressman who was announced this morning as Kamala Harris’ pick for […]
Car thief leads Davenport police on chase
A high-speed police pursuit ended in a crash in eastern Iowa on Monday afternoon. A person who had their car stolen in Davenport called police to say they’d found the […]
Tips so cutting the grass doesn’t become hazardous to Iowans’ health
It’s a chore many Iowans tackle every week without a second thought, but mowing the lawn can be hazardous, especially for a teenager who’s just taken over the job. Kelly […]