Appeals Court orders new trial in fatal Marion bar shooting
The Iowa Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of murder in a fatal bar shooting in Linn County. Duvall Walker Junior was convicted of […]
Iowa GOP candidate for governor Steen emphasizes business background
Adam Steen, one of the Republicans running for governor, says he’ll be “fearless” in using his experience as a businessman to reshape state government. Steen also led the state agency […]
Congresswoman Hinson says Democrats play politics with talk of government shutdown
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says Democrats continue to play politics with threats to shut down the government again over funding for ICE. “You know ICE and […]
Bill would shield Iowa farmers from lawsuits over emissions
A bill ready for debate in a House Committee would shield Iowa farmers and renewable fuel producers from lawsuits or criminal charges related to the impact of greenhouse gas emissions […]
Iowa bill mandates seat belt use by back seat passengers
Current Iowa law says children under 12, drivers and front seat occupants of vehicles must be belted in, but an Iowa House committee may soon consider requiring that all occupants […]
Governor proposes no bail for illegal immigrants arrested in Iowa
The governor’s bill to require screening of all future state employees, to ensure they are legally able to work in the U.S., has cleared a House subcommittee. Reynolds issued an […]
Senators pitch Iowa as location for new Chicago Bears stadium
Seven Republicans in the Iowa Senate say they have a game plan that could lure the Chicago Bears to move the historic NFL franchise to Iowa. Senator Scott Webster of […]
Times set for return of Iowa National Guard soldiers
The Iowa National Guard has set the times for the return of some 250 soldiers from the Middle East. The Iowa Guard says welcome home ceremonies will be held for […]
Free webinar offers ways to weave solar panels into Iowa cropland
Iowa farmers who are looking for new ways to use their existing cropland might consider agrivoltaics, where solar energy projects are combined with agricultural production. Whitney Stockwell, policy manager at […]
Attorney General clears Dubuque police officer in fatal shooting
A report from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office finds a Dubuque police officer was justified in a shooting that killed a man outside a bar. The report says Officer Austin […]