Grassley: Senate will stay in session until ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he and fellow Republicans in the chamber are forging ahead with the wide-ranging so-called Big, Beautiful Bill and he remains hopeful they will be able […]
Gov. Branstad to be in Algona to honor 11 term House Democrat
Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, a Republican, will be speaking in Algona this weekend about a Democrat who served in the Iowa House. Joshua Manske is one of the Kossuth […]
Iowa women to take part in WBCA Showcase
The Iowa women’s basketball team will compete in the second annual WBCA Showcase at Walt Disney World Resort, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced on Tuesday. Iowa will face Baylor […]
Man injured by ‘coming out the window’ of burning northwest Iowa home
Two people escaped from a house fire in Estherville yesterday and one was taken to a hospital for treatment. Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan said there was heavy smoke inside […]
Man injured by coming out the window of burning northwest Iowa home
Two people escaped from a house fire in Estherville yesterday and one was taken to a hospital for treatment. Estherville Fire Chief Travis Sheridan said there was heavy smoke inside […]
Auditors uncover $127,000 in misspent funds in small Iowa town
A special investigation by the State Auditor’s Office has found the former city clerk in a small eastern Iowa town improperly spent about $127,000 in city funds. Yamira Martinez, the […]
Astronaut Whitson scheduled for lift-off early Tuesday
After repeated delays, the countdown clock is again ticking toward launch for Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and her record-setting fifth space mission. The Axiom Space mission was originally scheduled […]
Police question alleged hit-and-run driver after fatal central Iowa crash
The pedestrian who was the victim of a hit-and-run in Des Moines last night has died. Des Moines police say witnesses tell officers the man was standing on the median […]
Iowa’s Character Counts program honors new batch of role models
The Iowa Character Awards for 2025 are being announced, highlighting the people, teachers, communities and organizations that are helping to make positive changes across the state. Amy Smit is spokesperson […]
Retailer says interest in fireworks is up after new Iowa law blocked restrictions
Iowa’s law changed so you can now legally shoot off fireworks anywhere in the state on July 3rd and 4th this year. Kim Sandtoe operates one of two permanent Jake’s […]