Suspect extradited to Iowa from Tennessee to face child sex abuse charge
A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he drove to Iowa to sexually assault a girl. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it learned last October that […]
Sand asked in town hall about legalizing recreational marijuana in Iowa
Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, has suggested Iowa should legalize recreational marijuana and adopt the same kind of regulations imposed on alcohol. Sand described the limitations he’d seek […]
Regents approve naming UNI center after Senator Chuck Grassley
The Board of Regents has approved a new center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls that will be named after Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife. […]
UI proposes research lab to study more ways to whip cancer
The University of Iowa is taking steps toward creating a new institute devoted to developing cancer-fighting drugs. The institute, abbreviated as CANDID, would focus on accelerating new drug development from […]
University of Iowa, Iowa State University building projects approved
The University of Iowa has received approval to move ahead with five construction projects, including the renovation or replacement of the Memorial Union parking ramp. UI vice president Rod Lehnertz […]
Drought Monitor shows dry and drought conditions in 15% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows about 15% of Iowa is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought conditions, a big drop from a year ago. Last year at […]
Grassley touts efforts to help prevent stillbirths
This Saturday, September 19, would become National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day under a resolution being co-sponsored by two of Iowa’s representatives in Washington. Senator Chuck Grassley said the day […]
Iowa’s ‘Rural Mainstreet Index’ drops again in September
The Rural Mainstreet Index Creighton University calculates after surveying rural bankers in Iowa and nine other Midwest states has dropped for the fourth time in the past six months. Iowa’s […]
University of Iowa researchers offering water testing for arsenic in 6 counties
A research project at the University of Iowa is offering private well owners in six counties free arsenic testing kits to see if there is a need to offer the […]
Iowans are encouraged to ring in National Constitution Week
Thousands of bells will ring across Iowa today in commemoration of the U.S. Constitution being signed on this date 239 years ago. Susan Klein, a member of the Abigail Adams […]