Settlement grants Iowa election officials access to federal immigration data
The Trump Administration has signed a settlement granting state election officials free access to a federal immigration database for the next 20 years. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said on […]
Two members of the Board of Regents to leave
The top two leaders on the board that oversees the three state universities will step down Thursday. Board of Regents president Sherry Bates of Scranton took over as interim president […]
Advice to Iowa farmers impacted by Omaha grain dealer’s bankruptcy
Iowa farmers who sold grain to an Omaha dealer with facilities in Council Bluffs and Sioux City have until mid-March to file a claim if they haven’t been paid. “We’re […]
Cyber Monday: Iowans should double-check before they double-click
Many Iowans are online and looking for holiday shopping deals on this Cyber Monday, but Bao Vang, at the Better Business Bureau, warns that scams are on the rise, especially […]
After wintry weekend blast, more snow is forecast for southern Iowa
Forecasters say more snow is on the way today after the Thanksgiving weekend storm brought flying flakes to much of Iowa, with the deepest accumulation reported at 16-and-a-half inches in […]
‘Walking in Antarctica’ exhibit at northwest Iowa museum
An exhibit that opened this month at the Sioux City Public Museum focuses on the South Pole. Museum curator Matt Anderson says “Walking in Antarctica” features the work of artist […]
Newly elected, appointed Iowa officials must have Sunshine Law training
New members of city councils and other public boards in Iowa face a new deadline to complete training on Iowa’s Open Meeting and Open Records law and the Iowa Public […]
Massive Thanksgiving weekend storm hits Iowa
Classes are cancelled today at Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa and several other Iowa colleges to give students who went home for Thanksgiving more time to return […]
Iowans need to use that ladder with care, or face a trip to the ER
Many Iowans are spending more time on ladders lately, cleaning leaves out their gutters and hanging holiday lights, so a health care professional is offering some safety tips so they […]
Iowans are reminded to support small businesses, the economy’s backbone
While today’s Black Friday sales are drawing droves of shoppers, Iowa’s small business owners are rallying customers to support them, too, especially tomorrow on Small Business Saturday. Brad Zaun, the […]