Preschool program may shrink in Iowa under new citizenship requirement
Directors of the Head Start preschool program for low-income families in Iowa are waiting for more guidance before moving forward, as new federal policies will require proof of legal status […]
Officials cite escalation in cyber attacks on state government, issue alert
The Iowa Department of Management has sent an alert to state employees, warning that the state’s Emergency Operations Center has observed an increase in so-called “phishing” attacks targeting state government. […]
Encampment this weekend turns back time to Lewis and Clark visit to Sioux City
There’s a living history encampment this weekend to mark the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition’s stay along the Missouri River in the area that is now Sioux City. Theresa Weaver […]
Feenstra hints at official campaign kickoff next month
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says he’ll make an announcement in September about moving his exploratory campaign for governor to the next level. “We wanted to wait ’til summer is over […]
Grassley hopes federal takeover of DC police squelches crime
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is taking a wait-and-see approach before commenting on the effectiveness of the federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police force. The District of Columbia filed suit […]
U.S. Energy Secretary talks about renewables in Iowa visit
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright toured the Ames National Lab at Iowa State University Thursday. One of the Lab’s core research priorities is developing ways to extract and re-use rare […]
Iconic pork flip draws politicos to hottest part of Iowa State Fair
The 2025 Iowa State Fair doesn’t end until Sunday night, giving a few more politicians a chance to engage in what’s turned out to be common exercise for vote-seekers. Dana […]
How to stay safe during the sweltering state fair
At least 300,000 people are expected at the Iowa State Fair over its final three days, as the forecast for Des Moines calls for mostly sunny skies and steamy high […]
Cedar Rapids to launch new marathon in 2026, qualifier for Boston
A race that could be a new staple for runners in eastern Iowa will debut next summer. The city-wide event in Cedar Rapids will feature multiple races, including a free […]
First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in northern Iowa
The State Health Department has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus. The Department says the adult between 41 and 60 years old is from northern Iowa. The virus […]