Investigation finds federal funds misspent by state contractor
An investigation by the state auditor’s office has found a state contractor that provides outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services in southern Iowa misused tens of thousands of dollars […]
Survey: Iowans give state’s health care a C+, which ranks tops in the US
A new poll ranks Iowa #1 nationally when it comes to people’s experience with the health care system. The poll conducted by Gallup and the non-profit West Health asked nearly […]
Iowa Board of Regents leaders stepping down
The top two leaders on the board that oversees the three state universities will step down Thursday. Board of Regents president Sherry Bates of Scranton took over as interim president […]
Driver dies after vehicle hits northeast Iowa house
A driver has died after hitting a house in Independence yesterday. Independence Fire Department officials say crews driving to the scene shortly before noon on Sunday were told law enforcement […]
Settlement grants Iowa election officials access to federal immigration data
The Trump Administration has signed a settlement granting state election officials free access to a federal immigration database for the next 20 years. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said on […]
Two members of the Board of Regents to leave
The top two leaders on the board that oversees the three state universities will step down Thursday. Board of Regents president Sherry Bates of Scranton took over as interim president […]
Advice to Iowa farmers impacted by Omaha grain dealer’s bankruptcy
Iowa farmers who sold grain to an Omaha dealer with facilities in Council Bluffs and Sioux City have until mid-March to file a claim if they haven’t been paid. “We’re […]
Cyber Monday: Iowans should double-check before they double-click
Many Iowans are online and looking for holiday shopping deals on this Cyber Monday, but Bao Vang, at the Better Business Bureau, warns that scams are on the rise, especially […]
After wintry weekend blast, more snow is forecast for southern Iowa
Forecasters say more snow is on the way today after the Thanksgiving weekend storm brought flying flakes to much of Iowa, with the deepest accumulation reported at 16-and-a-half inches in […]
‘Walking in Antarctica’ exhibit at northwest Iowa museum
An exhibit that opened this month at the Sioux City Public Museum focuses on the South Pole. Museum curator Matt Anderson says “Walking in Antarctica” features the work of artist […]