Lee County officials OK construction, tax breaks for proposed steel plant
Lee County’s Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution supporting construction of the steel plant that an India-based company has proposed in southeast Iowa. That resolution is required for the […]
Small team works to ID graves of Iowa veterans
A retired central Iowan is part of a small team that’s identifying the graves of Iowans who’ve served during war-time. Mike Rowley of Clive is a member of the Sons […]
Iowa drivers need to resist the urge to veer away from deer
Motorists are always supposed to stay vigilant for hazards but it’s especially important at this time of the year when deer are more active — and more plentiful. Dan McGehee, […]
Iowa Veterans Cemetery ceremony marks Veterans Day 2026
Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs Commandant Todd Jacobus says this is a day to honor those who’ve served a cause greater than themselves. “Today our watch is right here, ensuring […]
Cedar Rapids PD plans to swap out Flock cameras for Axon tech
The Cedar Rapids Police Department plans to drop its contract with Flock cameras in February and exchange them for Axon automated license plate readers, or ALPRs. Axon is a law […]
New Hall of Honor remembers the ultimate sacrifice of Iowa National Guard soldiers
Tributes to soldiers on this Veterans Day now include a permanent display for a group of Iowa National Guard soldiers. The new Hall of Honor at the Joint Force Headquarters […]
Survey: Iowans won’t toss holiday traditions because of high prices
Even as prices Iowans pay for everything from groceries to gasoline remain high, a survey finds many of us hold firm to traditions and won’t skimp on the holidays. November […]
Wettach says independence key for state auditor’s office
State Auditor-elect Taylor Wettach, a Democrat from Muscatine, says maintaining the independence of the office is his primary responsibility. He’s also considering ways the auditor’s office could make all government […]
More than one quarter of the Iowa corn crop remains to be harvested
Last week started out wet, but farmers were able to get into the fields this past weekend to continue the harvest. The U.S.D.A. crop report says the soybean harvest is […]
Des Moines schools settle lawsuit over hiring of former superintendent
The Des Moines Public School District has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the firm it used to hire former superintendent Ian Roberts. The lawsuit accused JG Consulting of […]