Times set for return of Iowa National Guard soldiers
The Iowa National Guard has set the times for the return of some 250 soldiers from the Middle East. The Iowa Guard says welcome home ceremonies will be held for […]
Free webinar offers ways to weave solar panels into Iowa cropland
Iowa farmers who are looking for new ways to use their existing cropland might consider agrivoltaics, where solar energy projects are combined with agricultural production. Whitney Stockwell, policy manager at […]
Attorney General clears Dubuque police officer in fatal shooting
A report from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office finds a Dubuque police officer was justified in a shooting that killed a man outside a bar. The report says Officer Austin […]
Iowa sees cooler temperatures, but still above normal
Temperatures are going to be above normal again today but not near the 60’s we saw across parts of Iowa Monday. National Weather Service meteorologist Kristy Carter says its around […]
Bill seeks to expand mental health treatment services in Iowa
A bill that aims to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting has advanced through a House subcommittee. So-called “subacute” facilities help stabilize people in […]
Bill outlines dress code rules for Iowa public schools
Iowa public schools would have to adopt student dress codes that “promote personal hygiene, neatness and modesty” under a bill that’s cleared a House subcommittee. Republican Representative Samantha Fett of […]
Number of Iowa tornadoes below average in 2025
The National Weather Service’s summary for 2025 shows the number of confirmed tornadoes in Iowa was below average in 2025. NWS meteorologist Kristi Carter says there were 32 confirmed twisters. […]
Iowa House bill bans civil rights ordinances on gender identity
Local governments would be banned from adopting civil rights protections that are broader than the Iowa Civil Rights Act under a bill advanced by a House subcommittee. Governor Reynolds signed […]
Iowa Senate bill would limit mailing abortion pills into Iowa
An Iowa Senate subcommittee has advanced a bill supporters say would prevent abortion pills from being mailed into Iowa by requiring an in-person visit to an Iowa physician before abortion […]
Iowa bill would let couples waive no-fault divorce as future option
A bill that’s cleared an Iowa Senate subcommittee would let couples getting married in Iowa sign a waiver of Iowa’s no-fault divorce law to indicate they would only seek a […]