Iowa HHS director highlights partnership with network of evangelical churches
The head of Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services says she’s “deep and meaningful” developing partnerships with Iowa pastors and churches to help for Iowans facing personal challenges. During […]
Blaming a tight budget, UI to end lease on popular nature area
After more than 60 years, the University of Iowa is ending its lease on the MacBride Nature Recreation Area, as officials say renewing the lease would be too expensive. The […]
Senator Ernst proposes flood mitigation bill
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says a bill she is working on in the Ag Committee would address some of the concerns with the recent flooding in Texas, and past floods […]
Storms drop rain and tree limbs through central Iowa
Heavy wind and rains moved through central Iowa overnight and this morning. National Weather Service Metrologist Alexis Jimenez says there were some big totals in the rain gauges. “Kind of […]
Reynolds, Vilsack tout alternatives to regulation of farm chemical applications
Governor Kim Reynolds says the state and federal government should stick with the voluntary approach to reducing farm chemical runoff into Iowa waterways. A report commissioned by Iowa’s largest county […]
Shell Rock and Winnebago rivers subject of week-long clean-up project
About 250 volunteers will be in the Mason City area starting this weekend using canoes to clean up two rivers. Iowa Project AWARE, which stands for A Watershed Awareness River […]
Suspect jailed in pipe bombing at central Iowa golf course
Des Moines police made an arrest early this morning after a live pipe bomb was found at a public golf course on Thursday afternoon. A golfer spotted something suspicious at […]
2,000 athletes expected for today’s kickoff of the Summer Iowa Games
Athletes of all ages and abilities in a wide range of sports will be headed for central Iowa later today for the start of the 39th annual Summer Iowa Games. […]
Governor predicts some fellow Republicans’ anger over pipeline veto will ebb
Governor Kim Reynolds says she expects rancor from some fellow Republicans over her veto of carbon pipeline regulations will subside by the time the 2026 legislative session begins. Last month, […]
Explosive device found and detonated at Des Moines golf course
Des Moines police closed down the Waveland Golf Course on the south side of the city today after a suspicious device was found in the rough near one of the […]