Wealth of Iowa historical records to be digitized to ease family research
The State Historical Society of Iowa is renewing its partnership with Ancestry.com that will broaden public access to millions of archival documents at no cost to the state’s taxpayers. Tony […]
Meskwaki police chief says his son was one of Iowa Guard soldiers killed in Syria
Two Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed in an ambush in Syria on Saturday and the father of one of those soldiers says his 29-year-old son “paid the ultimate sacrifice […]
Two Iowa National Guard members killed, three injured in terror attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard were killed and three others wounded in a terrorist attack in Syria today. Governor Kim Reynolds spoke with the families of the soldiers […]
Chinese nationals accused of stealing used cooking oil in Iowa, other states
A federal grand jury in Des Moines has authorized charges against four Chinese nationals for allegedly stealing used cooking oil. The four from Des Moines are among 13 people charged […]
Iowa’s ice anglers welcome the weekend’s frigid forecast
When the forecast calls for wind chills of 30-below, many Iowans will shudder, but others will jump for joy as it’ll mean more opportunities for cold-weather sports like ice fishing. […]
Feenstra favors federal deposits in HSAs over ACA tax credits
GOP leaders in the U.S. House say a package of health care bills will come up for a vote next week, but it’s still unclear if there’ll be a vote […]
Iowa Senator Ernst talks about failed health care vote
Iowa’s two Republican Senators voted for the health care bill Thursday they say will lower health care costs, but the bill was blocked by Democrats. Democrats want to extend the […]
Weekend snowstorm could bring Iowa wind chills of 30-below
For the third straight Saturday, more snow is in the statewide forecast, along with what could be the coldest temperatures of the season so far. National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan […]
Iowans will be dashing through the snow to get sand, sun, surf
It’s one of the snowiest Decembers in years and record numbers of Iowans are predicted to leave the state for the year-end holidays to thaw out someplace warm. AAA-Iowa spokesman […]
Massive holiday display will light the night in Montgomery County
One of southwest Iowa’s largest and most popular holiday light displays will be switched on tomorrow night for the first time this season. After months of preparation, the Baird family […]