Fire destroys abandoned century-old house near Storm Lake
Three fire departments fought a fire last night that destroyed an abandoned, century-old farmhouse south of Storm Lake, near the Buena Vista/Sac County line. At about 9:30 p.m., the Storm […]
Iowans aren’t clamoring for #1 country song sung by a computer
A record store owner who’s closely followed the musical trends and passions of central Iowans for two and a half decades says this week’s landmark accomplishment for artificial intelligence is […]
Plan to reopen eastern Iowa nuclear plant brings mixed reviews
As NextEra Energy moves ahead with plans to reopen the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in eastern Iowa, concerns are being raised about waste storage and water use. The Iowa Utilities […]
Iowan sentenced to 40 years on child porn conviction
A man from a small town about 30 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids will spend 40 years in federal prison on sexual exploitation and child pornography charges. Prosecutors say 37-year-old […]
Retired UI researcher, author may run for Iowa Sec. of Agriculture
A retired University of Iowa researcher who leads a non-profit group focused on water quality issues is exploring a run for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Chris Jones, a Democrat, is […]
Koch to pay State of Iowa $1421.40 a year to lease riverfront property
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission has approved leasing a 575 foot stretch along the Mississippi River to the fertilizer plant in southeast Iowa’s Lee County for $1421.40 a year. Managers […]
Sen. Grassley says ‘no’ to changes in sweeping new THC rules
Dozens of stores, breweries and other Iowa merchants that sell products containing THC may face closure as the bill President Trump signed to end the federal government shutdown included an […]
Iowans are learning that a penny saved is…just worth one cent
Penny for your thoughts? The U.S. Treasury stopped making pennies this week, and Iowa collectors are puzzling over what to do with their bags of one-cent pieces, as some Iowa […]
Iowa Food Banks get $1 million in state funds to match recent donations
Iowa’s six regional food banks have received enough donations this month to trigger the $1 million in state funding Governor Reynolds pledged to match that increase in contributions. The state’s […]
Board ponders what’s next after Alta voters reject bond for new library
The library board in the northwest Iowa community of Alta is “regrouping” after 60% of voters rejected a $1.25 million bond measure to build a new library. “We put in […]