U.S. House Speaker says Iowa ‘at tip of spear’ in this year’s midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Iowa is at the center of the battle to maintain Republican control of the U.S. House. “You are literally the tip of the spear on […]
Passenger killed, four injured when SUV struck by train in western Iowa
A woman was killed and four other people were injured when a SUV was struck by a train early Sunday morning in a small town about eight miles from Denison. […]
Iowa deer hunting changes to two license zones
The Iowa DNR is making changes to the way licenses are distributed for deer hunting after several years of getting input. State Deer Biologist Jace Elliott says the change is […]
Watch where you fill up, as gas prices across Iowa vary by 30-cents a gallon
Renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran are causing gasoline prices to spike in Iowa again. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says pump prices bounced two weeks ago before the busy […]
Speaker Johnson, in Pella stop, pledges one last push for SAVE Act
President Trump is again calling on congress to pass a bill requiring voters in all states to show a photo ID and proof of citizenship and U.S. House Speaker Mike […]
Iowa high schooler hopes to lasso rodeo queen crown
A southwest Iowa teen is competing to become the National High School Rodeo Queen this weekend at the finals in Lincoln, Nebraska. Katie Howe, a junior at Fremont-Mills, says it’s […]
Burlington showcases all things vintage, salvaged, or handmade this weekend
A large section of downtown Burlington will be converted into a giant antique sale tomorrow, as the southeast Iowa city hosts its 11th annual Very Vintage Market. Amy Moyner, executive […]
Ernst touts anti-fraud package co-sponsored by 22 GOP senators
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has led development of a package of cost-cutting ideas for the federal government that’s eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate this month. “Every single day […]
Iowa unemployment rate unchanged in June
Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady in June at 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says several areas gained jobs in June. “Private industries were responsible for the June increase. […]
Officials in southwest Iowa district consider switch to 4-day school week
Twenty-seven Iowa school districts operated on a four-day week in the past year and officials in a southwest Iowa school district are exploring the idea. “I think exploring is the […]