Iowa hunters will find plentiful populations of rabbits and squirrels
The start of Labor Day weekend also means the start of two popular hunting seasons in Iowa. Both rabbit and squirrel hunting seasons open on Saturday, and Iowa DNR conservation […]
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Stauch on a search for 2026 ‘consensus topics’
Democrat Julie Stauch launched her campaign for governor in early June and, so far, she’s hosted gatherings in 27 counties. During an interview earlier this month, Stauch said it’s to […]
Man to pay restitution for Wall Lake vandalism, pleads guilty to escape
A man who briefly escaped from custody inside the Sac County Jail has pleaded guilty to a simple misdemeanor and ordered to pay $8600 in restitution for vandalizing the East […]
Officials identify Missouri man shot after police chase in Council Bluffs
A man from southwest Missouri has died after a traffic stop on Interstate 29 led to a police chase and gunfire in Council Bluffs. The Iowa State Patrol says a […]
Real and hoax shootings raise anxiety levels for Iowa students
With fake reports of shootings or “swatting” calls at Iowa State University on Monday, followed by the deadly mass shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, some college students may be finishing […]
Iowa City man going to federal prison for child pornography
An Iowa City man will spend 11 years in federal prison for receipt of child pornography. Court documents and evidence presented at sentencing of 49-year-old Heath Harmon, says he received, […]
Former Iowa lawmaker joins 4th District Congressional race
A former Iowa House Democrat is running the Fourth Congressional District seat. Dave Dawson is a lawyer from Lawton, who served two terms in the Iowa House. The 51-year-old Dawson […]
$200,000 in state and local funding to revive downtown Algona building
A local business owner with plans to renovate a 77-year-old building in downtown Algona is getting a $100,000 state grant for the project, along with $100,000 in matching funds from […]
Seven Claire’s stores in Iowa to remain open, three will close
A retail chain that’s been a shopping mall staple for ear piercing and jewelry purchases is closing nearly 300 stores nationwide, including three in Iowa. Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy […]
Iowa’s ag secretary talks tariffs and trade, prices and profitability
Harvest season will be starting soon and forecasts predict Iowa will have a record corn crop, which would bring a drop in prices. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says he’s […]