Iowans whose lives were touched by pancreatic cancer gather for walk
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is the focus of a fundraising event in central Iowa this weekend that will bring in survivors from across the state, as well […]
UNI debuts new school focused on public service
The University of Northern Iowa is marking the launch of its new School of Public Affairs and Service with a conference at the Cedar Falls campus this afternoon. School director […]
Multiple reports of tornadoes skipping across western, central Iowa
Tornado survey teams from the National Weather Service will be scouting several locations in western and central Iowa today after a powerful line of storms rumbled across the state last […]
Bill to ban warrant resolution clinics after Iowa participant charged with murder
A bill in the Iowa House would ban warrant resolution clinics after a participant in Polk County was charged with first degree murder a week later. “Warrant resolution clinics, if […]
Regents vote 8-1 to increase tuition, fees at Iowa universities
The Board of Regents approved a 3% increase in tuition and mandatory fees for all undergraduate students at its meeting today. The 8-1 vote came after student representatives from the […]
Iowa bill says flags must be lowered on governor’s order
The legislature has passed a bill requiring Iowa public officials to follow the governor’s order to fly the American flag and the Iowa flag at half staff on public buildings. […]
National Food Safey Center coming to Urbandale
The U.S. Ag Department Announced it is creating a National Food Safety Center in central Iowa. The announcement says the center is part of the reorganization of the Food Safety […]
Waterloo hosts one of multiple Earth Day tree-planting efforts in Iowa
As part of this week’s Earth Day activities, Iowa-based Trees Forever is holding tree-planting events all over the state, including at an event tomorrow in Waterloo. Erin Carpenter, the group’s […]
Senator: nuclear plants must help start ISU engineering program to get tax break
A bill ready for debate in the Iowa Senate would create a sales tax rebate for nuclear power plant construction and require any company that gets the tax break to […]
Three dead in Mason City house due to drug overdoses
Autopsies confirm drugs caused the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a Mason City house in February. The Mason City Police Department was called in the late […]