Algona airport’s concrete runway closed for extension
The Algona Municipal Airport’s concrete runway has closed this week for a project to address potential safety issues flagged by the Federal Aviation Administration. An FAA Flight Obstruction study identified […]
‘Water Defenders’ group to review settlement over fish kill on Nishnabotna River
A group called the Nishnabotna Water Defenders will meet Sunday in Red Oak to review the recent settlement for last year’s fertilizer spill at Red Oak co-op that killed hundreds […]
Iowa’s tornado numbers are thankfully lacking this season
After last year’s record tornado outbreak, Iowa is having a relatively mild severe weather season this year, according to state climatologist Justin Glisan. Now that we’re into August and out […]
Iowa family sues online gaming platform after 13-year-old’s kidnapping
An Iowa family is suing an online gaming company, alleging it played a role in the kidnapping of a 13 year old girl. According to the lawsuit, a 37-year-old man […]
Eastern Iowa sweet corn grower lost part of crop to derecho
Trees weren’t the only thing knocked down by the derecho that blew through Iowa last week. Gary Knight sells sweet corn at stands in Cedar Rapids and Marion, and tells […]
Grassley suggests raising retirement age to reverse airline pilot shortage
As the nation faces a worsening shortage of airline pilots, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he has some ideas about how to solve the problem, though he’s still undecided about […]
Jackie Norris, vet of Vilsack and Obama campaigns, runs for Iowa’s US Senate seat
A fourth Democrat has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Joni Ernst. Jackie Norris has experience on high profile Iowa campaigns and she taught […]
Reynolds touts SNAP changes during ‘MAHA Monday’ in D.C.
Governor Kim Reynolds has joined Trump Administration officials to tout changes in federal food assistance programs that she’s made at the state level. Reynolds launched a food distribution network to […]
Large crowd attend public review of central Iowa water quality research
A group of researchers drew strong reactions from a large crowd in Des Moines as they reviewed their report on water quality in the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. Jerald […]
Large crowd attends public review of central Iowa water quality research
A group of researchers drew strong reactions from a large crowd in Des Moines as they reviewed their report on water quality in the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers. Jerald […]