Vilsack compares his 2006 veto with Reynolds’ recent veto
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, a Democrat, suggests he and Republican Governor Kim Reynolds have something in common when it comes to rejecting bills to restrict the use of eminent […]
Human remains found in Albia building destroyed by fire
Officials have confirmed human remains were found this morning in what’s left of a historic building on Albia’s town square that caught fire Monday. Albia Fire Chief John Freshwater said […]
Grassley watchful as ‘content creator’ seeks seat in Congress
A 25-year-old social media influencer and political novice is reportedly polling very well heading into today’s Congressional primary election in Arizona, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, who’s 91 and has […]
Mississippi River bridge between Iowa and Wisconsin to close this fall
The 94-year-old Mississippi River bridge between southwest Wisconsin and Lansing, Iowa, that’s been temporarily closed twice during construction of a replacement will be permanently closed this fall. Iowa DOT engineer […]
Seventh case of measles confirmed in Iowa this year
An eastern Iowa adult has tested positive for measles and public health officials have released a list of places the person visited last week while they were contagious. The person […]
Eastern Iowa assessing damage after weekend storms
Recovery efforts continue in two eastern Iowa counties after heavy rain and high winds hit at the areas. Scott County Deputy Emergency Management Director Jodi Freet says the agency is […]
Hulu launches docuseries on long-missing Mason City journalist
A three-part docuseries about Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished just over 30 years ago, is premiering today on the streaming service Hulu. “Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction […]
Stories of northwest Iowa ghost town come to life in new book
A launch party will be held tonight in northwest Iowa for a new book that’s rich in area history, written by Judy Bowman, who died in May. Bowman was a […]
Iowan Whitson and Ax-4 splashdown off southern California
The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and her three crewmates on Axiom-4 splashed down about 4:30 Central this morning in the Pacific Ocean just off the […]
Most of burning building on Albia’s town square toppled to stop fire’s spread
Most of a historic building on Albia’s town square has intentionally been knocked to the ground to stop the spread of a fire that started around 8:30 this morning. Seven […]