Sand calls for term limits, retirement age for Iowa’s elected officials
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat who is running for governor, is proposing term limits for legislators and statewide elected officials as well as mandatory prison time for any public […]
Iowa sees surge in Catholic conversions as people seek community
The Catholic Church is reporting a significant influx in new members, and people returning to the fold, both in Iowa and nationwide. The Diocese of Des Moines reports a 51-percent […]
Appeals court rules against Walmart a second time in Marshalltown assessment
The Iowa Court of Appeals has denied Walmart for a second time in the appeal of the property tax assessment for its Marshalltown store. Walmart contested the Marshall County Assessor’s […]
Iowa field fires may impact fertilizer needs
Some farmers in northwest Iowa saw wind driven fires rush across their fields this past weekend. Iowa State University Extension field agronomist Leah Ten Napel says the damage to fields […]
Stay vigilant for hail, high winds & twisters in Iowa through Friday
Iowans are being warned about the elevated risk of severe weather this afternoon and tomorrow. Meteorologist Alexis Jimenez, at the National Weather Service, says in today’s first round, multiple powerful […]
Parents of Iowa kids with cancer push legislators to fund research
A House subcommittee has advanced a bill to set up an annual appropriation of $3 million for pediatric cancer research in Iowa. A group of parents were at the Capitol […]
CBS storyteller Steve Hartman to be honored by Iowa group (AUDIO)
A journalist many consider the best storyteller on American television today will be in central Iowa later this month to accept the highest honor from the Ray Center at Drake […]
‘Right to Repair’ bill clears first hurdle in Iowa House
A bill supporters say would give Iowans a clear right to repair their farm equipment has cleared initial review in the Iowa House. Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman said […]
Sioux City police say teens riding motorbikes caused problems on Morningside campus
Sioux City police have identified three marauding motorbike teens who’ve been causing problems on the Morningside University campus. Sergeant Tom Gill says they’ve gotten several reports of masked teens riding […]
Iowa closer to a 60 mph speed limit on two-lane highways
The 55 mile an hour speed limit on two-lane state highways would be raised to 60 under a bill that’s won House approval. House Speaker Pat Grassley says it got […]