U.S. House leader warns Iowa GOP not to rest on its laurels
A top leader in the U.S. House is urging Iowa Republicans to stay engaged to ensure GOP candidates in competitive races win in 2026. All four Iowans serving in the […]
Supreme Court says Kalona man’s confrontation with deputies was assault
The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding the conviction of a Washington County man for assault after he showed a gun to two deputies. The deputies were investigating an illegal fireworks […]
Algona, Alburnett schools are target of threats
Activities will go on as normal this evening after classes in the Algona Community School District were canceled this morning by a bomb threat. Administrators learned of the threat around […]
It’s all trick and no treat, Iowans need to beware of ‘ghost tapping’ scams
Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam that might sound like Halloween fun, but it’s actually the first step toward having your identity stolen. Khesha Duncan, with […]
Feenstra says GOP stands firm in fight over ACA subsidies
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says it’s time to let tax credits for about seven million Americans who’ve been buying health insurance policies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace expire. “ObamaCare […]
Iowa hunters should see lots of bird in the 100th pheasant season
The 100th pheasant season in Iowa opens Saturday and DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says it is setting up to be a good one. “This past year was the fourth […]
Iowa factory hopes to spark kids to consider eventual manufacturing careers
The state’s factories are always on the hunt to hire more skilled workers, and Iowa-based window and door manufacturing giant Pella Corporation is now starting its recruitment efforts as early […]
Harkin says his view of ethanol has changed
Tom Harkin — the Iowa Democrat who served in 40 years in the U.S. House and Senate — has had a change of heart about the ethanol industry. “For most […]
Iowa hosting sites for National Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is a National DEA Drug Take Back Day, where you can drop off unneeded prescription drugs. Sioux City police officer Gina Roberts says they will have two locations for […]
Carroll County Jail to stop accepting Calhoun County prisoners
A northwest Iowa sheriff plans to end an agreement to house prisoners from a neighboring county in Carroll County’s jail — a move that sparked a debate during a public […]