Election law changes headed to Iowa governor
The legislature has sent the governor a bill that will no longer give someone registering to vote on Election Day the option of having a relative, neighbor or friend confirm […]
Nominations now being taken for Iowa’s best pork tenderloin
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is launching its annual search for the state’s tastiest pork tenderloin, from crispy classics to creative takes on the famed sandwich. The association’s Kevin Hall […]
Storm damages several hangars at Albia Airport
There was storm damage to the Albia airport in south-central Iowa overnight. Dave Coop has an airplane he keeps there. “There was one airplane that was rolled up into a […]
5 cent tax proposed for vaping products sold in Iowa
A bill setting a five-cent tax on vapes and nicotine pouches has won approval in an Iowa Senate committee. Tony Phillips, a lobbyist for RAI Services which sells VUSE, a […]
Several tornadoes, 3.5″ diameter hail, 88 MPH winds hit eastern Iowa
Powerful storms moved over eastern Iowa Tuesday night, bringing reports of tornadoes, large hail and high winds. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator Mandy Bieber says there are multiple reports of […]
Hundreds of Iowa drivers given tickets during hands-free enforcement effort
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau has released the numbers for the recent statewide hands-free driving law enforcement effort. The numbers show 551 hands-free citations were given to drivers and there […]
Documentary on Vegas showman to be screened in Dubuque
A celebrated weeklong film festival in northeast Iowa opens Saturday and will feature more than a hundred films this year, including the debut documentary from the son of a late […]
Bill on hydrogen extraction eligible for debate in Iowa Senate
A proposal making its way through the Iowa Senate would set new state standards for the extraction of hydrogen from rocks and underground reservoirs. Senator Mike Bousselot, a Republican from […]
Parental consent to be required for HPV, Hep B vaccines for Iowa minors
State law lets minors get health care that’s related to the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases without a parent’s permission, but a bill passed by the legislature would […]
Des Moines medics say pilot blood transfusion program saved a life
The Des Moines Fire Department says medics recently were able to give a blood transfusion to the patient before transport to the hospital for the first time under a pilot […]