Trapping season opens Saturday in Iowa
The Iowa furbearer season opens on Saturday and the DNR furbearer biologist Vince Evelsizer says the trapping prospects look good. “Overall the furbearer populations around the state are in great […]
Daycare at two Iowa Head Start programs ends Saturday due to gov’t shutdown
Hundreds of Iowa families will lose access to their childcare providers next week because of the government shutdown. The Head Start program at Community Action of Eastern Iowa runs out […]
Iowa parents need to inspect Halloween treats for any tricks
As Iowa trick-or-treaters hit the streets this weekend, parents are being reminded about a few of the real-life scares to beware of during the Halloween season. Janna Day, a nurse […]
Four ‘Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools’ honored
Three of the state’s elementary schools and a middle school are in the inaugural 2025 class of “Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools.” Governor Kim Reynolds led a ceremony in Des Moines […]
Illuminated holiday train to make ten Iowa stops next month for free concerts
The schedule is now out for the Holiday Train’s annual trip across Iowa, offering free concerts to get folks in the spirit of the upcoming season. Terry Cunha, spokesman for […]
State officials discuss installing AC in Mt. Pleasant prison
State prison officials are evaluating the cost of installing air conditioning in the housing units at the state prison in Mount Pleasant. During this month’s Board of Corrections meeting, Iowa […]
Iowa Lottery first quarter sales benefit from big jackpot
The Iowa Lottery ended the first quarter of the fiscal year with sales running ahead of last year, thanks to a big jackpot. “Through September, through that three month period, […]
Trade and tariffs a top topic on Iowa campaign trail
President Trump’s approach to trade is being debated on the Iowa campaign trail. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson points to a potential deal with China later this week and Josh Turek, […]
Trade and tariffs are top topics on Iowa campaign trail
President Trump’s approach to trade is being debated on the Iowa campaign trail. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson points to a potential deal with China later this week and Josh Turek, […]
Mexican national ordered set free from Woodbury County jail
A federal judge is ordering the release of a man who was detained in northwest Iowa for being in the country without legal status. Armando Garcia Picazo was sent to […]