Meyer calls for Iowa House review of IPERS situation
House Democratic Leader Brian Meyer says the House Oversight Committee should meet soon to find out why the CEO of the state-run pension system resigned and a top deputy was […]
Severe storms spin off tornadoes, hurricane-force winds in northern Iowa
Damage assessment will get underway soon after last night’s storms brought multiple possible tornadoes and straight-line winds gusting over 80 miles an hour. Likely twisters are reported near as many […]
Iowans who leave earlier for a holiday road trip may beat the rush
Iowa motorists who want to avoid the high stress of traffic-packed interstates during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday might consider changing up their departure time, if they can be flexible. […]
Push continues for funding of Iowa Air National Guard’s runway project
The lobbying effort continues for federal funding of a project that will keep the Iowa Air National Guard’s Refueling Wing operating out of Sioux City. The runway was designed for […]
Camp Courageous hosts its annual car cruise fundraiser Sunday
The 39th annual Cruisin’ for Camp Courageous is this Sunday at the camp near Monticello. Spokeperson Julie Davis says you can stop out between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. “It’s […]
Iowa’s governor signs over two dozen bills into law
A new state law will require the Iowa DOT to check a federal database if someone seeking a driver’s license does not arrive with proof they’re a citizen or a […]
Iowa Community Colleges continue moving toward pre-pandemic enrollment
The annual report on the state’s 15 community colleges is out. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says enrollment this past year was more than 123,000 students. […]
2,500 Special Olympians meet at ISU for next week’s Summer Games
A few thousand athletes with intellectual disabilities from all across the state will gather in Ames next week for the Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games, according to games spokeswoman Megan […]
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson says Trump is taking on China in ‘a meaningful way’
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the Trump Administration is making progress in trade talks with China. President Trump is flying back from China today after his summit with Chinese President […]
Iowa forecast shows risk of large hail, 75 MPH winds late today
Forecasters warn that severe weather is possible later today for wide sections of Iowa, with hail, high winds and tornadoes possible. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the National Weather Service, says […]