Minnesota company buys Cedar Rapids Gazette, 11 other Iowa newspapers
A dozen Iowa newspapers — including The Cedar Rapids Gazette — are being purchased by a family-owned company based in Minnesota. Adams Multimedia owns over 130 newspapers in 19 states. […]
Hinterland fest moves to four days, announces 29 acts for 2026
While many Iowans are thinking of Thanksgiving next week, others are making plans to see live music in the steamy summer of 2026. The acts are being announced for the […]
Regents review report on tuition guarantee program
The board that governs the three state universities has reviewed a report that was mandated by the Iowa Legislature to study the merits of a tuition guarantee program and is […]
A.G. investigates allegations of professional misconduct against Iowa superintendent
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has voted to launch an investigation of Urbandale Superintendent Rosalie Daca. The board’s request has been forwarded to the Iowa Attorney General and cites […]
Allegiant Air pilots picket at DSM and more than 20 other US airports
It’s not a strike, but picketers are pacing outside 22 airports today, including Des Moines International. Flights are not being impacted, at least not yet. Teamsters from Local 2118 are […]
UI profs to publish a premiere textbook on the ethical use of AI
A University of Iowa instructor wanted to teach students in his business analytics class about artificial intelligence but couldn’t find a decent textbook on the topic, so he decided to […]
Three Remsen St. Mary’s players suffered major injuries in weekend crash
Three members of the Remsen St. Mary’s Girls Basketball team suffered “major injuries” when the team’s vehicle was involved in an accident Saturday. Late this afternoon the Plymouth County Sheriff’s […]
Des Moines police chief responds to video showing rifle on top of patrol car
Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart says they are reviewing videos posted online that show a police car driving with a rifle on its roof in the downtown area of […]
Spread yuletide cheer from Iowa to kids in need around the globe
Iowans who want to pack some holiday joy in a shoebox for kids around the world can drop them off this week at dozens of locations across the state. Denise […]
Memorial today for businessman who helped save Arnolds Park
Family and friends gathered in northwest Iowa today to honor a local businessman and philanthropist who helped save the Arnolds Park amusement park from the wrecking ball. Toby Shine of […]