Spear-wielding suspect in custody after 7-hour standoff in Des Moines
A traffic stop for an equipment violation took a tense turn last night in Des Moines. Des Moines police say the unidentified 41-year-old sped away from the traffic stop and […]
$1.94 million project in Beaver Creek watershed to filter out nitrates
The state and other partners are launching a $1.94 million project in five Iowa counties to reduce nitrate runoff into the Beaver Creek Watershed. A 380 square mile area drains […]
From milkweed to the musk thistle, Iowans can demonstrate their weed IQ
Whether it’s green foxtail or goosegrass, a contest at the Iowa State Fair next month will test Iowans’ knowledge of weeds. There’ll be three divisions, for future agronomists under 19, […]
State considers hiring private firm to manage health services in Iowa prisons
State officials are considering paying a private company to provide health care services in Iowa prisons. The agency has been facing staffing shortages, but a top administrator in the Iowa […]
Iowa DOT truck allows one person with a joystick to fill potholes
The Iowa Department of Transportation is using a high-tech truck to patch potholes on busy interstates. Highway Division Administrator Tony Gustafson tells the Transportation Commission the truck allows one person […]
DNR asks Iowans for help spotting wild turkeys
Iowa’s annual wild turkey survey is now underway to help the Department of Natural Resources estimate nesting rates and track population trends. Jim Coffey, a forest wildlife biologist with the […]
Democrat Taylor Wettach enters race in Iowa’s 1st congressional district
Democrat Taylor Wettach, a Muscatine attorney, is running for Iowa’s first district congressional seat that’s currently held by Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who’s seeking reelection. Wettach said there’s an “affordability crisis” […]
Sioux City Library now offering patrons things to check out beyond books
The Sioux City Public Library is the latest to offer items to check out that aren’t books, videos or DVD’s. Library spokesperson Matti Smith says they now have a “Library […]
Iowans should click with caution as they hunt for Prime deals
As the world’s largest retailer launches its annual summer sale today, Iowans are being warned to shop with caution. Amazon Prime Days runs through Friday, and Bao Vang at the […]
Muralist finishes giant painting of scenic river in northeast Iowa
Thanks in part to a state grant, a colorful new three-story-tall mural is now complete in downtown Manchester. Iowa City-based artist Thomas Agran was commissioned to paint the river scene […]