Sand with fundraising lead over Lahn in Iowa governor’s race
The latest fundraising reports are in for the candidates competing to be Iowa’s next governor. The reports cover fundraising from May 27 through July 14. Rob Sand, the Democrat running […]
Decorah leaders repeat vote against becoming Iowa’s first sanctuary city
For the second time in less than a year, Decorah leaders have voted down an ordinance that would have made it a sanctuary city. The city council defeated the so-called […]
Historic Albia building may be saved after partial collapse
It appears a 137 year old building on Albia’s town square may be saved. The east wall of the building collapsed Sunday. Albia Fire Chief John Freshwater said contractors have […]
Data center ordinance passes in Palo
The eastern Iowa town of Palo near Cedar Rapids is setting down clear rules for data centers, but it’s less clear if the community will be getting one. Palo leaders […]
Plot for storing hog waste to be discussed at Monona County Supervisors meeting
Monona County supervisors today will discuss a manure-related project in a rural area of the western Iowa county. County officials say they weren’t notified of the development, which includes a […]
New app suggests what cancer screenings Iowans need, and sends reminders
A group of Iowans has created a free educational tool to make cancer screenings more accessible. Cancer Screen Iowa is an app and website that recommends what screenings to get, […]
Sioux City crews pull woman, out for a swim, from Missouri River
Someone called authorities in the Sioux City metro early Monday afternoon to say a young woman they saw get into the Missouri River had disappeared. Rescue teams from both sides […]
Forecast: Iowa should see relief from the heat, rain later today
Five counties in northwest Iowa are under an Extreme Heat Warning today while the rest of the state has a Heat Advisory posted. Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff, at the National Weather […]
Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index drops nearly 11 points
A Creighton University survey of rural bank CEOs in Iowa and other Midwest states finds views of the economy sinking for the fifth time in the past six months. Creighton’s […]
Report rates 19% of large and mid-sized Iowa farming operations financially vulnerable
A new report shows net farm income in Iowa dropped by 53% between 2022 and 2024. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa State University and the Iowa Bankers Association commissioned […]