State Climatologist says today’s strong storm part of ‘wave train’
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says what’s called a “serial derecho” may have entered southwest Iowa early this morning, but it’s too early to determine if it fits that classification because, […]
Southwest Iowa sees tree damage in morning storms
Widespread wind damage is reported in southwest Iowa’s Montgomery County after this morning’s severe storms. Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman says the worst damage appears to be concentrated […]
Three Libertarians face challenges to their paperwork for Iowa’s 2024 ballot
Three Libertarian Party candidates face challenges that could block their names from being added to the General Election ballot. Nicholas Gluba of Lone Tree collected about 8000 signatures on petitions […]
Study: Another $500 a month is enough to help Iowans’ wellbeing
Researchers are studying the results of an experiment that gave dozens of low-income Iowans $500 a month for two years. There were 110 participants in the Central Iowa Basic Income […]
Casey’s sees strong fiscal year, earnings on gas sales
The Casey’s convenience store chain in Ankeny reports strong earning numbers for the fiscal year that just ended. Company CEO Darren Rebelez talked about it during a conference call for […]
Falling tree kills man in Des Moines during thunderstorm
Authorities say one person was killed by a falling tree in central Iowa during this morning’s severe weather. Des Moines police say the man who died had been struck by […]
UI study: Playing an inclusive sport may be good for your brain and your body
As FIFA World Cup play opens today, a University of Iowa study finds playing soccer may help young people with intellectual disabilities improve their physical fitness — as well as […]
Sand and running mate Muhlbauer at first public appearance
Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand and his running mate Dave Muhlbauer made their first public appearance together last night. Sand said he picked Muhlbauer partly because of his consistency. “There’s […]
Iowa Libertarian Laehn running for US Senate qualifies for Nov. ballot
Greene County Attorney Thomas Laehn, the first Libertarian elected to office in Iowa, has qualified to run for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. “The people of Iowa are ready for […]
Reynolds responds to critics of state contracts with Amazon, Cognizant
Governor Kim Reynolds is responding to critics of her decision hire Amazon to manage all state computer systems and networks — and to outsource state government IT services. Governor Reynolds […]