State Auditor candidate Wettach calls for private school budget transparency
Taylor Wettach, the Democrat who’s running to be Iowa’s next state auditor, says there should be more transparency about private school budgets now that the state is projected to spend […]
Volunteers needed for railway site dig in Sioux City
The Sioux City Railroad Museum and the Siouxland Historical Railroad Association are planning a new archaeological dig next month at the Milwaukee Railroad shops historic district. Museum spokesman Larry Obermeyer […]
Many of the world’s top aerobatic pilots are flying for the gold over Mason City
What’s known as the Olympics of aerobatics is underway over northern Iowa’s Cerro Gordo County. The 33rd FAI World Aerobatic Championships are underway with more than 30 of the world’s […]
Postville Agri Star plant making progress toward recovering from fire
The operators of the Agri Star Meat Plant in Postville say some limited operations could start up this week after the big fire that hit the plant in the last […]
Iowa attorney general candidates disagree on state role in wage theft probes
The two candidates for Iowa Attorney General disagree on what level of government is responsible for prosecuting those responsible for wage theft. Democrat Nate Willems, an attorney from Mount Vernon, […]
UAW rejects extension of Deere’s 2021 contract
Union workers at John Deere have rejected a two-year contract extension. The president of the United Auto Workers, which represents about 10,000 John Deere employees, says the company failed to […]
Radio Iowa High School Football Poll 8/24/26
Class 5A 1. Waukee Northwest, vs Ankeny 2. Dowling Catholic, vs #5 WDM Valley 3. Johnston, vs 4A #9 Adel ADM 4. Iowa City Liberty, @ Cedar Falls 5. WDM […]
Iowa’s young adults need to be on guard for job scams, identity theft
Iowans are being warned about a rising number of fake employment scams. Khesha Duncan, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says con artists are especially targeting college students and young […]
Iowa economic tax incentives approved for Clinton, Waverly businesses
Businesses in Clinton and Waverly are getting state economic incentives on the promise of creating 58 jobs. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says ADM plans to expand operations […]
2026 Iowa State Fair attendance nearing record
The Iowa State Fair’s 11-day run ended Sunday and it will likely set an attendance record. During the first 10 days of the State Fair, 1,114,985 people entered the fairgrounds. […]