Auditors ID $122,000 in undocumented, improper spending by ex-Guttenberg Chamber exec
A special investigation conducted by the State Auditor’s Office has identified questionable transactions totalling $122,000 that were handled by the former head of a chamber of commerce in northeast Iowa. […]
Leader of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association sees mixed result in refinary waivers
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has a mixed reaction to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to give 34 small refineries exemptions from mixing reneable fuels […]
Northwest Iowa town of Hull hit hard by storm
Residents of Hull in northwest Iowa are cleaning up after a powerfull storm brought down trees and power lines last (Tuesday) night. Sioux County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf […]
Three acclaimed UI health programs now under one new roof
The ribbon will be cut this afternoon on a quarter-billion dollar building at the University of Iowa housing three separate but related top-ranked programs. Ground was broken in October of […]
Zach Lahn says state should back research into safety of Round Up
Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for governor, says he isn’t calling for a ban on certain farm chemicals, but he says the EPA is not telling the truth about the […]
Regents discuss class selection for the University of Iowa’s Center For Intellectual Freedom
The executive committee appointed to oversee the University of Iowa’s Center For Intellectual Freedom (CIF) discussed hiring a permanent director during their meeting Tuesday. Interim director Luciano Decastro is one […]
$5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowans dealing with damage after torrential rains
President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for Iowa individuals and farmers […]
Iowa manufacturer acquires Minnesota company that makes custom fire equipment
A northern Iowa company that manufactures heavy duty truck-mounted equipment has acquired a Minnesota firm that makes equipment for fire trucks. Stellar Industries was founded in Garner 36 years ago. […]
Dubuque lands $750K grant to restore landmark buildings in city park
The eastern Iowa city of Dubuque is getting a hefty grant to revive a centerpiece of its park system while also restoring the work of a prominent architect from nearly […]
Writer of novel “The Obsessed” to make one Iowa stop on book tour (AUDIO)
An author who earned her MFA at the University of Iowa will be returning to the state next week to promote her new book, “The Obsessed.” Lizzie Buehler says it’s […]