Dubuque lands $750K grant to restore landmark buildings in city park
The eastern Iowa city of Dubuque is getting a hefty grant to revive a centerpiece of its park system while also restoring the work of a prominent architect from nearly […]
Writer of novel “The Obsessed” to make one Iowa stop on book tour (AUDIO)
An author who earned her MFA at the University of Iowa will be returning to the state next week to promote her new book, “The Obsessed.” Lizzie Buehler says it’s […]
Rollins says Trump Administration’s ‘putting beef right back at the center of policymaking’ in D.C.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Farm Progress Show in Boone yesterday, touting announcements for the cattle industry that came after President Trump waived tariff charges on imported beef […]
August heat dome had a big impact on Iowa temperatures and rainfall patterns
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the heat dome that settled over Iowa in August had an impact on both temperatures and the amount of rainfall. “The average temperature preliminarily is […]
Governor says there’s disturbing rise in kratom-related deaths in Iowa
State officials are warning Iowans not to buy a product called kratom that’s being sold in some Iowa convenience stores and gas stations as well as shops that sell cigarettes […]
Grassley says EPA actions on ethanol recognize the importance of biofuels
The EPA has approved waivers for 29 small oil refineries, so they do not have to blend ethanol into gasoline — the highest level since 2017. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike […]
Warren County man dies in prison
A Warren County man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 1978 has died in prison. The Department of Corrections says 82-year-old Richard Steltzer died August 10th. Steltzer […]
Russell man charged after alleged threat against Fremont-Mills school board memebr
A south-central Iowa man was arrested Friday on a felony charge for allegedly threatening a Fremont-Mills School Board member before the August 19th board meeting. Deputies were able to determine […]
Ex-Madison County Treasurer accused of misconduct reaches plea deal
The former Madison County Treasurer accused of misconduct in office has reached a plea deal just before her trial, which was scheduled to start today. Amanda DeVos was charged with […]
Slow down, as harvest season in Iowa means farm equipment on rural roads
It’s September 1st and as the days get shorter, Iowa’s farmers will soon be headed into the fields and harvest time can be a particularly dangerous time on the state’s […]