MIller-Meeks, Nunn back embargo on US diesel exports
Two Iowa Republicans in competitive races for re-election to the U.S. House say the federal government must take steps to bring down the price of diesel. First District Congresswoman Mariannette […]
Proposed data center moratorium tabled in northern Iowa county
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors has tabled a move to pass a moratorium on data center construction in the county. Supervisor Gary Rayhons said county officials should focus on […]
Ruling favors reopening of state historical facility in Iowa City
A Johnson County judge has ruled against the state’s decision to close a State Historical Society of Iowa facility in Iowa City. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services closed the […]
Attractions in Des Moines, Jewell, Lee County win Iowa economic development funding
Operators of the Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines are getting a large “Destination Iowa” grant from the state to expand to year-round operations. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson […]
Baby girl turned over under Iowa’s Safe Haven law
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says a baby girl was turned over to the state earlier this month under the Safe Haven law. The baby girl was […]
Ottumwa teen charged with murder in trailer park shooting
A southeast Iowa man who was charged in a shooting last week is now accused of first-degree murder after the victim died. The Ottumwa Police Department says a verbal argument […]
Northeast Iowa city vows to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century
The city of Dubuque is committing to a 100-percent reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The city council voted to adopt the goal at a meeting last night. […]
Iowa poet morphs her atypical epic poem into debut novel, ‘Canon’
A University of Iowa poet and creative writing professor will be in central Iowa tomorrow to promote her debut novel, which reimagines the definition of an epic poem. Paige Lewis […]
Prosecutor says he’ll hold second trial in Sioux City cold case murder
The Woodbury County Attorney plans another trial in a Sioux City cold case that ended with the jury unable to reach a decision. County Attorney James Loomis says he will […]
Iowa DNR exploring use of eDNA to determine fish populations
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering a new way of determining which species of fish are swimming in Iowa lakes and streams. The agency currently uses electrofishing in […]