New Council Bluffs mental health facility set to open in June
A new mental health facility in western Iowa aims to help address a statewide shortage of mental health services. The 96-bed behavioral health hospital plans to open in mid-June in […]
One-day exhibit and lecture explores the history of baseball in Iowa
Baseball lovers and history buffs will get a double-play in Des Moines next week. Hoyt Sherman Place will host an extensive exhibit of rare Iowa baseball artifacts with a special […]
Ethics Committee dimisses complaint against Coralville state senator
The Iowa Senate Ethics Committee has voted unanimously to dismiss a complaint against Democrat state Senator Zach Wahls of Coralville unless the more evidence is submitted within 120 days. The […]
Iowans going on their first paddle of ’26 need to remember kayaking safety rules
Showers are possible across parts of Iowa tonight, but most of the holiday weekend forecast calls for warm weather and sunny skies, which means some Iowans will be dusting off […]
In AI era, Iowa college leader says focus must remain on students’ critical thinking skills
The president of Northwest Iowa Community College says artificial intelligence is influencing education and workforce training programs, but John Hartog says AI should not replace critical thinking. “One thing that […]
Hoover museum in West Branch to reopen in August after major facelift
A grand reopening date of August 6th is now set for the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. The facility, which first opened in 1962, is undergoing […]
Iowa Senate’s GOP leader plans to offer pipeline plan again in 2027
Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh offered a pipeline-related plan in January that did not come up for a vote during this year’s legislative session. He plans to offer it again […]
Iowa National Guard starts summer concerts, plans to welcome home more soldiers
The last large group of Iowa National Guard soldiers who were part of a deployment of some 1,800 to the Middle East will soon be home. Adjutant General Stephen Osborn […]
Court: Case challenging Black Hawk County jail fees can go forward
A federal appeals court has ruled a lawsuit against Black Hawk County for fees charged to jail inmates can proceed. The ACLU and the legal advocacy group Public Justice sued […]
Iowa State University study: rural residents slow to shift to online ordering
A study by Iowa State University researchers found an urban-rural divide when it comes to buying items and having them delivered. Study co-author Micah Marzolf says they looked at of […]