‘No Kings’ protests in over 50 Iowa cities and towns this weekend
From Dubuque to Sioux City and Shenandoah to Burlington, thousands of Iowans in over 50 cities and towns participated in Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protests. The first series of nationwide […]
At least 2 homes destroyed as grass fire burns 7+ miles in northwest Iowa
Damage assessments are underway after a major field fire in Woodbury County forced the closure of Highway 20 between Lawton and Moville for several hours on Saturday. “There are at […]
Lawmaker says Senate GOP plan would keep Iowa legislature from micromanaging local budgets
A key lawmaker says there’s common ground among his fellow Republicans when it comes to establishing a 2% cap on property tax growth in Iowa, but Senator Dan Dawson says […]
Democrats in Iowa’s 4th district emphasize working across party lines
Iowans can request absentee ballots now for the June 2 Primary Elections. Campaign events are popping up around the state as candidates make their cases to voters and the three […]
Iowa Supreme Court upholds drug conviction based on backpack search
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the conviction against a man who entered a Des Moines home under police surveillance with a backpack that officers soon discovered had drugs inside. […]
In-person visits suspended at southeast Iowa prison
State prison officials have suspended in-person visits with inmates at a southeast Iowa prison. The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility is a minimum security prison and, according to the Iowa Department […]
Soybean planting may start this weekend in parts of Iowa
An agronomist with the Iowa State University Extension says some eager Iowa farmers may start planting soybeans next week, or even as soon as this weekend. Rebecca Vittetoe, who covers […]
Cedar Falls residents raise concerns over proposed crypto mine
Cedar Falls leaders are considering new zoning which could accommodate a proposed cryptocurrency mine, but nearby residents are worried about noise and property values. The city’s planning and zoning commission […]
Young Iowans compete for $300K in scholarships at state science fair
Hundreds of middle and high school students from across Iowa are fielding questions from judges, entering the second and final day of the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, […]
Red flag warnings are out as Iowa continues to be very dry
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 27 counties in southwest and central Iowa for today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Bury says we haven’t had […]