Estherville officials ponder e-bike, e-scooter regulations
The city council in Estherville has begun discussing the potential of regulating electric scooter and electric bicycle use on public property, like city streets. Estherville Police Chief Brent Shatto said […]
Missouri woman pleads guilty to insurance fraud in Iowa
A woman from southeast Missouri has pleaded guilty to committing insurance fraud in Iowa and the Iowa Insurance Commissioner has ordered her to pay nearly $45,000 to an Iowa victim. […]
Iowa’s Hinson applauds Trump’s uranium deal with Saudis
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump is making the right move by reportedly striking an agreement with Saudi Arabia so that U.S. firms would help the kingdom develop a […]
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson applauds Trump’s uranium deal with Saudis
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says President Trump is making the right move by reportedly striking an agreement with Saudi Arabia so that U.S. firms would help the kingdom develop a […]
Even with a data center ban, Linn County planners consider a possible loophole
Despite Linn County’s 18-month moratorium on data centers, county leaders are still considering their options for the possibility of allowing one. The moratorium is for data centers in virtually all […]
Iowa to help foster kids with ‘Survivor Benefits’ invest those funds
Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowa has set up a system so Social Security Survivor Benefits that Iowa kids in foster care receive are invested and available for them when they […]
Prepping for annual Charity Steer Show for Iowa’s Ronald McDonald Houses
The 44th Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show will be held in just 25 days, during the 2026 Iowa State Fair. The proceeds will again benefit the three Ronald McDonald Houses […]
UI study: E-bike users are hurt more seriously in crashes than conventional cyclists
A University of Iowa study offers new perspectives on accidents involving electric bicycles. The report reviewed some 200 other studies and found no clear evidence e-bike riders crash more often […]
Company pulls plug on plan to store hog waste at western Iowa site
The developer of a western Iowa site for storage of a hog manure product is pulling the plug on the project. A representative of Hawthorn Land Holdings made the announcement […]
Comedian Jason Salmon urges Iowans to ‘stay ornery’ to find happiness (AUDIO)
A comedian whose “Another Weird Week” segments have racked up tens of millions of views online will bring his stand-up act to central Iowa for one night this week. Jason […]