UI to use space tech to forecast water nitrate levels
NASA is funding a new project with the University of Iowa and local city water facilities to predict nitrate concentrations in water. The initiative will combine water quality measurements from […]
Pickup driver who killed geese in Ankeny faces 6 months behind bars
A Huxley man faces potential jailtime after being convicted of running down and killing two Canada geese. Back in March, court documents say 19-year-old Wyatt Greenfield intentionally struck the birds […]
Dubuque is ready for the final stage of the rolling party that is RAGBRAI
This year’s near-400 mile RAGBRAI will conclude in the Mississippi River town of Dubuque, where planning has been underway for months to accommodate the battalions of bicyclists. The Register’s Annual […]
Boone, Grinnell, Le Mars and Maquoketa recognized for housing efforts
Four of the state’s towns are being singled out as Iowa Thriving Communities, what recognizes innovation and commitment to advancing housing opportunities for all. The designations for Boone, Grinnell, Le […]
City Councilman replaces GOP’s Lt. Governor nominee Wulf in Iowa House race
Republicans have nominated a member of the Hudson City Council to run in the Iowa House district currently represented by the GOP’s candidate for lieutenant governor. Under Iowa law, a […]
Group plans campaign for amendment that would make raising Iowa taxes harder
An organization that lobbies for lower taxes is launching a campaign to encourage Iowa voters to pass a proposal that would make it more difficult to raise state income taxes […]
Evacuated Muscatine residents, merchants can’t return for at least six months
Residents who were evacuated from several buildings in downtown Muscatine weeks ago will need to stay out of their homes and businesses at least until January, as the city says […]
Iowa GOP’s lieutenant governor nominee asked about his ‘financial situation’
Derek Wulf, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, says he’s been able to secure refinancing for his Black Hawk County farm. Wulf spoke at the Westside Conservative Club in Urbandale […]
Nunn says ‘bright red line’ set for congress in stock trading bill
The U.S. House has passed a bill that would ban members of congress from buying individual stocks. Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn, a Republican from Ankeny, called the action long overdue. […]
Air National Guard leader appointed director of Sioux City airport
The City of Sioux City has appointed a new director for the Sioux Gateway Airport. Colonel Shawn Streck currently serves as Deputy Wing Commander for the 185th Air National Guard […]