Feenstra to meet with FEMA to press for Iowa flood aid
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says after flooding hit communities in his district in mid-2024 he’s been meeting regularly with FEMA officials to talk about progress — and Feenstra says he’s […]
Grassley raises legal concerns about U.S. attack on Venezuelan boat
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s not sure yet if he’ll be included in the select group of lawmakers who will hear an admiral’s classified briefing Thursday on the deadly […]
Index puts Iowa manufacturing in positive territory amid region’s ‘sideways’ economy
A Creighton University index puts Iowa’s manufacturing sector in slightly positive territory, but Creighton economist Ernie Goss says the manufacturing and supply managers surveyed in Iowa and eight other states […]
Iowa weekend storm puts November in top 10 for snow
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the heavy snow we got this weekend bumped up what had been a dry November to put the month near the top of the record […]
Man charged with burglary for breaking into State Auditor’s home
A man accused of breaking in and staying in State Auditor Rob Sand’s home while Sand and his family were out of town for Thanksgiving has been charged with burglary. […]
Man charged with burglary for breaking into Iowa Auditor’s home
A man accused of breaking in and staying in State Auditor Rob Sand’s home while Sand and his family were out of town for Thanksgiving has been charged with burglary. […]
Iowans are urged to give generously, and safely, on this Giving Tuesday
This is Giving Tuesday, a vital day for Iowa non-profits to pull in much-needed donations before the end of the year, and it’s also an ideal time for Iowans to […]
Pella celebrates Dutch heritage and the holidays with Kerstmarkt
Communities across Iowa are decking out their town squares for the year-end holidays with a host of colorful parades, winter festivals, and nighttime tree-lighting ceremonies. Later this week, Pella will […]
Six Iowa cities hit by 2024 flooding await FEMA decision on buyouts
Communities in northwest Iowa are waiting for FEMA to approve buyouts for properties that were damaged by flooding in the summer of 2024. Tom Van Maanen, the city administrator in […]
Investigation finds federal funds misspent by state contractor
An investigation by the state auditor’s office has found a state contractor that provides outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services in southern Iowa misused tens of thousands of dollars […]