Governor deploys Iowa National Guard soldiers to assist ICE agents in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds is deploying 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers for nearly 10 weeks to assist federal immigration officials in Iowa. In a news release issued this morning, Reynolds said […]
Iowa is seeing a ‘perfect storm’ for swarms of mosquitoes
An expert on insects says it’s been a great summer in Iowa for mosquitoes, and a lousy summer for people who are getting nipped by the flying pests. Entomologist Lyric […]
Almanac warns Iowans to bundle up for a cold, snowy winter
Iowans are still enduring the heat of summer, but forecasters are already looking ahead to the winter chill. The 2026 edition of the Farmers’ Almanac is now available and editor […]
Lawmaker says Iowa legislature will act if Regents don’t enforce anti-DEI law
The Board of Regents meets today to vote on a policy that says grades for students at Iowa’s three public universities must reflect their mastery of course content and skills […]
Man killed in Shenandoah storm was a biker from Kansas City
Shenandoah Police have identified the man killed in the storm that blew in around 3:30 Sunday morning. Shenandoah Police Chief Josh Gray says the man was a rider in the […]
Man killed in Shenandoah storm was a biker from Kansas City
Shenandoah Police have identified the man killed in the storm that blew in around 3:30 Sunday morning. Shenandoah Police Chief Josh Gray says the man was a rider in the […]
Clear Lake’s famed ballroom to unveil high-tech music museum
The Immersive Music Experience will open next month in the new Music Enrichment Center beside the Surf Ballroom & Museum in Clear Lake on the late Buddy Holly’s birthday. The […]
Fired Iowa college official says she was targeted for blowing whistle on finances
The former chief academic officer at Iowa Lakes Community College has filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired for being the whistleblower who prompted an investigation of the school’s finances. […]
It’s 811 Day in Iowa, call before you dig
Today is August 11th or 8-11 on the calendar, making it the day to highlight the number you need to call before digging. Ben Booth is a spokesman for Iowa […]
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is questioning whether a suggested “net zero” goal for carbon emissions for U.S. businesses is illegal. Bird is the lead author of a letter sent […]