Houlton, a finalist for ISU presidency, focuses on A.I. impact
One of two finalists to be the next president of Iowa State University says artificial intelligence is “transforming society” and Benjamin Houlton says if he’s hired, one of his goals […]
State pays $600,000 to settle lawsuit filed by ex-public health spokesperson
The State of Iowa is paying $600,000 to settle the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the former spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Public Health. Polly Carver-Kimm’s lawsuit claimed that […]
Burlington’s Case New Holland plant to close in mid-2026
200 employees at the Case New Holland plant in Burlington will lose their jobs next year when the facility closes for good. The company says the Burlington facility is its […]
Iowa voters determine fate of new county jails, police and fire stations
For the second time in two years, bond referendums for new jails in Sac and Dallas Counties have failed. The $12.5 million jail plan in Sac County got the support […]
Central Iowa city has to close Section 8 waitlist
Iowa’s largest city had to turn away thousands of people from applying for federal housing vouchers under the Section 8 program — and that’s just for a chance to get […]
Hinson says ACA subsidies mask cost of insurance
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s hard to negotiate solutions to rising health care costs when the government is shut down. “The president and the administration are doing what they […]
Second finalist named for ISU president’s post
The current president of North Dakota State University is being named as the only other finalist in the search for the next president of Iowa State University. David Cook has […]
Iowa group hosts out-of-state veterans wounded in combat
A northern Iowa organization called “Hunting with Heroes” is gearing up for an annual pheasant hunt later this week in Kossuth County. Bernie Becker, a spokesperson for the group, says […]
Iowa Western scores big bond issue win
One year after a narrow defeat, voters Tuesday in Iowa Western Community College’s 13-county region overwhelmingly approved a $55-million bond issue for a long list of facilities improvements. Iowa Western […]
Lung cancer report gives Iowa poor grades in multiple categories
A new report from the American Lung Association finds much more needs to be done to end the devastating burden of lung cancer on Iowa families. Kristina Hamilton, the association’s […]