CareGivers group celebrates the stories of Iowa’s ‘invisible’ workforce
An Iowa nonprofit that advocates for the state’s hundreds of thousands of care providers is launching a new feature on its website to honor those vital helpers by letting them […]
‘Black Hawk Down’ doctor pushes to get blood supply in ambulances
A doctor who helped treat soldiers during the battle that inspired the book and movie “Black Hawk Down” is touting the importance of blood availability. Dr. John Holcomb says it […]
Nurses at four Des Moines area hospitals push for union representation
Organizers say a majority of nurses at four hospitals in the Des Moines metro have signed cards indicating they want to join the Teamsters Union. Colin Russell, a nurse who […]
Wisconsin congressman, ex-Navy Seal, helps rescue child from wreck near Osceola
A retired Navy Seal who’s a congressman is credited with helping rescue an 11-year-old boy who was severely injured in a wreck on Interstate-35, near Osceola last weekend. Wisconsin Congressman […]
Two Iowa counties seek U.S. Supreme Court review of pipeline lawsuit
County supervisors in Shelby and Story Counties have voted to seek U-S Supreme Court review of their ordinances for hazardous liquid pipelines, like the one Summit Carbon Solutions plans to […]
Senator Grassley calls on Russia to release thousands of Ukrainian children
While President Trump met in recent days with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine seeking a ceasefire, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says one key element in the long-running war demands […]
Protest planned over closing of Iowa City historical research center
Concerned Iowans plan to protest Saturday the state’s expected closure of the Iowa City Centennial Building historical research center. The State Historical Society says it is shutting it down because […]
NASCAR Cup Series to return to Iowa Speedway in 2026
NASCAR announced that the NASCAR Cup Series will return to Iowa Speedway in 2026. The Iowa Corn 350 powered by Ethanol will return to the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, Aug. […]
Iowa pharmacists are in demand as they try to fill healthcare provider gap
The dean of the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy spent the past week visiting two-dozen pharmacies across the state, from Sioux City to Mason City to the Quad Cities. […]
Pastor, former state administrator Adam Steen runs for governor
A pastor who’s been a top administrator in state government submitted his resignation to Governor Kim Reynolds this morning and launched his own campaign for governor tonight. Forty-five-year-old Adam Steen […]