University of Iowa president gets a raise
The Board of Regents met in closed session for most of the day Wednesday to review the performance of the three state university presidents and the executive director of the […]
LifeServe seeks blood donors amid typical uptick in summer demand
Earlier this week the American Red Cross announced there was a national blood supply crisis, but a spokesman for the organization that supplies blood to over 175 hospitals in Iowa, […]
Iowa regents create committee to oversee UI Center for Intellectual Freedom
The board that oversees the three state universities approved a committee Wednesday to oversee the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. Board of Regents executive director Mark […]
Churchill Downs mulls sale of 9 properties, including Sioux City casino
A change in ownership of Sioux City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is possible following yesterday’s financial filing by current owner Churchill Downs, Inc. Churchil Downs filed a form with […]
Grassley cancels today’s committee vote on Blanche’s A.G. nomination
Senator Chuck Grassley cancelled today scheduled Judiciary Committee meeting to vote on President Trump’s nominee for attorney general. A Grassley spokesperson said late last night that two other Republicans on […]
Senator Ernst blasts Fauci’s COVID related decisions
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among those publicly raising objections to pandemic-related decisions Dr. Anthony Fauci made when he was a top U.S. public health official. Ernst questioned Fauci yesterday […]
Even in the steamy heat, Iowans can find ways to keep kids moving
Some days it’s just too hot in Iowa to go outside, but research is finding that children who stay active during the summer months see physical, as well as mental, […]
Ground broken for rec center at Sioux City’s Camp High Hopes
Staff and supporters of Camp High Hopes near Sioux City broke ground Tuesday for their new multi-purpose adaptive rec center. Executive director Sarah Morgan says they’ve seen an increasing demand […]
Mobile unit in Postville, helping AgriStar workers file for unemployment
The state’s “Mobile Workforce Center” is in Postville to help employees of the AgriStar meatpacking plant damaged by a massive fire that started early Tuesday. The company has not announced […]
Iowan’s book ‘Football Spy’ keeps same characters from baseball thriller
A central Iowa TV sportscaster is out with his second book. Scott Reister says “Football Spy” follows the story of the first book that had little league baseball players threatened […]