House-passed bill makes Iowa election law changes
The Iowa House has passed an election bill that will no longer give someone registering to vote on Election Day the option of having a friend, neighbor or relative sign […]
A handful of immigration-related bills pass Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate has passed bills to strengthen immigration and citizenship checks for voting, for getting an Iowa driver’s license and for working in Iowa schools or in the public […]
Butler County and Southwest Iowa electric coops given millions in federal loans
Two Iowa rural electric coops are getting $19 million in loans from the U.S. Ag Department’s Rural Development office. The Butler County Rural Electric Cooperative will receive an $8 million […]
Top-selling author talks to Iowa students about misery, exhilaration of writing (AUDIO)
An internationally acclaimed author is making two Iowa appearances this week, in Iowa City and the Des Moines metro, in hopes of inspiring future writers. Bret Anthony Johnston, an alum […]
Iowa House Ethics chair calls complaint ‘vendetta’ over speeding ticket
The Iowa House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed a complaint against two state representatives who are also state troopers. Cameron Stotz of Waukee filed the complaint, alleging it was a […]
Restored Grant Wood mural to be unveiled at Sioux City Art Center event
The Sioux City Art Center is planning to show off the newly restored Grant Wood Corn Room Mural at its spring fundraiser. Center director Todd Behrens says it will be […]
Iowa Senate passes two gun-related bills
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would let Iowans who are legally allowed to carry firearms have guns in their locked vehicles in state, county and city parking […]
After public outcry, Coralville is switching off its license plate cameras
Coralville leaders have voted to end the city’s contract for automated license plate readers, after months of residents asking for the cameras to be removed. City council members had previously […]
Iowans may need to cancel, change travel plans to Mexico
Iowans who are vacationing in some areas of Mexico are being told to stay indoors due to drug cartel-related violence, while many flights to and from Mexico are being cancelled […]
Red Oak man charged in blast near house of worship
Police in the southwest Iowa arrested a man late Tuesday after an explosive device detonated near a church. Authorities say 42-year-old Matthew David Sloan, of Red Oak, was arrested following […]