Midwife bucks trend and opens birthing center in central Iowa
Iowa has a free-standing birthing center again after a law lowered barriers for midwives to operate one. A birthing center is a facility for mothers to have what’s called a […]
New Iowa Board of Regents president has three goals
The Board of Regents elected a board member who is a construction engineer to take over as president in a meeting this morning. Robert Cramer says he has three goals […]
Iowa lawmakers warn of complexity in property tax changes
It’s clear property tax changes will be at the top of the agenda for the 2026 Iowa legislative session, but key lawmakers warn coming up with a proposal is complicated. […]
Avian influenza found in Hamilton County turkey operation
Federal officials have confirmed bird flu in a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County that has around 18,000 birds. It is the first confirmed case since one was detected in […]
Iowans need to brace for wind chills of 20-below tomorrow
What one forecaster is calling an “arctic blast” is headed for Iowa tonight that’ll mean dangerously bitter cold temperatures by early tomorrow. Meteorologist Jim Lee, at the National Weather Service […]
Only about 1 in 5 Iowans have gotten a flu shot this season
Health officials are encouraging more Iowans to get vaccinated for influenza before the year-end holidays arrive. Iowa has few reported flu cases at the moment, and one death, but experts […]
Nunn raises concerns about Iowa kids’ trip to China
Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says bills scheduled for debate in the U.S. House could have prevented the Chinese Communist Party from setting up what appears to be data mining on […]
University of Iowa gets approval for multi-million dollar Burge bathroom renovation
The University of Iowa is going to start a major improvement project this summer in one of its residence halls. UI Vice President Rod Lehnertz says they are going to […]
Seven people escape home fire in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge firefighters says everyone safely got out of a burning two-story residence Monday evening. They say heavy smoke was coming from the attic when fire trucks arrived. The fire […]
Iowa Lottery to share risk with scratch ticket vendor
The Iowa Lottery will do something it has never done before in January. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says they will use one company to print tickets and that company will […]