Zahn says Iowa voters are asking for consolidation in GOP race for governor
Two of the five Republicans running for governor are suggesting it’s time for consolidation in the race. Former state agency director Adam Steen made that case Monday and now businessman […]
Supervisors sell Dubuque County Fairgrounds to Fair Association
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors has sold 30 acres of the Dubuque County Fairgrounds for a dollar. The new owner is the former owner — the Dubuque County Fair […]
Iowans can take part in nation’s largest one-day food drive
Letter carriers across Iowa and nationwide will be taking part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger project tomorrow. Jennifer Eue, an employee of the Webster City Post Office, says local […]
Northwest Iowan charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
A Northwest Iowa man is facing more than 20 charges after a Sioux County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged online communications with minors. Twenty-one-year-old Fabian Jacob Nuno of Hospers was […]
Former Senator Harkin endorses Turek in Iowa’s ’26 US Senate race
Former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin is endorsing Josh Turek in his race to become the Iowa Democratic Party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate. Harkin, who won five statewide elections, said […]
Eastern Iowa hosts giant three-day expo of vintage and antique items
Iowans who are looking for authentic clothing from the 1940s, an eight-track tape player from the ’70s, or even a new-in-the-box Tickle Me Elmo from the ’90s, might be able […]
Iowa’s community college system turns 60 this year
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the creation of Iowa’s community college system. Local Iowa school boards started creating junior colleges and vocational schools in the early 1900s. Northwest […]
Hinson bullish Senate will keep ‘Save Our Bacon Act’ in Farm Bill
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she believes the Senate may accept a proposal that would override a California law that does not allow pork sold in California to come from hogs […]
CEO of Iowa’s state-run retirement system resigns amid misconduct investigation
The CEO of the state-run retirement system who’s been under investigation for alleged misconduct has resigned. Iowa Public Employees Retirement System CEO Greg Samorajski was placed on administrative leave a […]
Report gives Iowa low rating for public health emergency preparedness
Iowa has fallen to the bottom rating on a national report gauging the preparedness of all 50 states for public health emergencies, from disease outbreaks to natural disasters. Dara Lieberman, […]