Hinson calls for US House to ‘return to DC immediately’ for work on diesel issues
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who is running for the U.S. Senate, is escalating her appeal for federal action to reduce fuel prices. On Monday, Hinson said the gas tax should […]
MIller-Meeks, Nunn back embargo on US diesel exports
Two Iowa Republicans in competitive races for re-election to the U.S. House say the federal government must take steps to bring down the price of diesel. First District Congresswoman Mariannette […]
Proposed data center moratorium tabled in northern Iowa county
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors has tabled a move to pass a moratorium on data center construction in the county. Supervisor Gary Rayhons said county officials should focus on […]
Ruling favors reopening of state historical facility in Iowa City
A Johnson County judge has ruled against the state’s decision to close a State Historical Society of Iowa facility in Iowa City. The Iowa Department of Administrative Services closed the […]
Attractions in Des Moines, Jewell, Lee County win Iowa economic development funding
Operators of the Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines are getting a large “Destination Iowa” grant from the state to expand to year-round operations. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson […]
Baby girl turned over under Iowa’s Safe Haven law
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says a baby girl was turned over to the state earlier this month under the Safe Haven law. The baby girl was […]
Ottumwa teen charged with murder in trailer park shooting
A southeast Iowa man who was charged in a shooting last week is now accused of first-degree murder after the victim died. The Ottumwa Police Department says a verbal argument […]
Northeast Iowa city vows to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century
The city of Dubuque is committing to a 100-percent reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The city council voted to adopt the goal at a meeting last night. […]
Iowa poet morphs her atypical epic poem into debut novel, ‘Canon’
A University of Iowa poet and creative writing professor will be in central Iowa tomorrow to promote her debut novel, which reimagines the definition of an epic poem. Paige Lewis […]
Prosecutor says he’ll hold second trial in Sioux City cold case murder
The Woodbury County Attorney plans another trial in a Sioux City cold case that ended with the jury unable to reach a decision. County Attorney James Loomis says he will […]