Iowa legislature OKs merger for mental health, substance abuse treatment
The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative Joel […]
Expansion at Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom to include music enrichment center
Ground is being broken on an expansion of one of Clear Lake’s most historic sites, on what will be called The Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment & Immersive Center. It will […]
Iowa judges’ pay among remaining state budget decisions
Iowa legislators are making final decisions on next year’s state spending plan, but disagreements remain as the Iowa General Assembly aims to adjourn for the year soon. Senate Republicans have […]
March unemployment rate is down
The unemployment numbers for March are out and Iowa Workforce Development Executive Director Beth Townsend says things are holding steady. “Pretty stable from last month it’s down a little bit […]
GOP lawmakers propose estimated $1 billion reduction in Iowa income taxes
Republican legislators plan to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a billion dollars next year. Cuts approved two years ago would have implemented a flat rate of just under four percent […]
Search is on for Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin
Entries are now being accepted for this year’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin in Iowa. Kelsey Sutter with the Iowa Pork Producers Association says nominations had slowed down during the pandemic, […]
Damage shows another possible tornado in SW Iowa town of Anita
The National Weather Service is confirming five tornadoes in Tuesday’s severe storms, but officials in southwest Iowa’s Cass County believe they were also hit with a twister, which would be […]
Farmers need to keep their machines, bodies in top shape for planting season
Many Iowa farmers are firing up their tractors for the first time this spring, and one expert suggests before you plant the first seed, make sure your equipment, your body, […]
New Hampton police chief resigns after incident at store
The New Hampton Police Chief has resigned just days before his first anniversary on the job. New Hampton Mayor Steve Geerts accepted the resignation of Police Chief Tim Pederson after […]
Police say man who went to use Iowa library’s phone had guns, meth
Authorities say a man who went to the Forest City Public Library to use the library’s phone to call police now faces gun and drug-related charges. Forest City’s police chief […]
