Iowa Environmental Council loses $2M in federal funds
Officials with an Iowa nonprofit say nearly $2-million in federal grant money is now gone that was supposed to go to state projects for addressing pollution, public health and climate […]
Many Iowans plan one last summer vacation over Labor Day
Since most schools are already in session, Iowans who have kids at home may be sticking close by for the Labor Day weekend, but many others will be taking off […]
Iowa DNR surprised to find endangered fish in Des Moines River
The Iowa DNR says a recent survey to document the population of a relatively common fish turned up two extremely rare fish in the lower Des Moines River near Ottumwa. […]
Second major fire in four years at SW Iowa chicken farm
Smoke from a fire at a southwest Iowa chicken farm could be seen from 30 miles away last night. Emergency crews from at least a dozen communities responded to the […]
Democrat Drey wins western Iowa state senate seat with 55% of the vote
Democrat Catelin Drey of Sioux City has won the special election for an open state senate seat by an 11 point margin, in a district President Trump carried by over […]
Tip from National Center for Missing & Exploited Children led to Iowan’s arrest
A tip to the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office from a group that tracks the online exchange of child pornography has led to the arrest of a northwest Iowa man. Twenty-four-year-old […]
Regarding 2028, Grassley says: ‘Ask me the question in a couple of years’
Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley is the longest-serving current member of the U.S. Senate and he’s not ruling out running for re-election in 2028. “I’ve been very careful to say that […]
Linn County approves first reading of nuclear power zoning rules
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is discussing changing the county’s zoning code to allow nuclear energy producers to set up shop. Supervisor Sami Scheetz says it is important for […]
Eastern Iowa city building expensive pumping system to combat flooding
Dubuque is rolling out a new flood-fighting pump system that was tested by researchers at the University of Iowa. The system will include four pumps, with each being capable of […]
Iowa Sex Offender Registry site has new look with updated features
The Iowa Department of Public Safety has updated the look and some of the features of the Sex Offender Registry website. DCI Special Agent in Charge Hunter Bellon oversees the […]