Bill would allow four year degree programs at five Iowa community colleges
Five of Iowa’s community colleges would be able to offer a limited number of four-year degrees if a bill that cleared the Iowa House last night becomes law. Representative Taylor […]
Public library in Sioux City faces million-dollar budget cut
Sioux City leaders are considering slashing the budget of the city library by about one million dollars, or 25%. City council member Rick Bertrand says the main goal is to […]
Second Iowan among six American soldiers killed Sunday in Kuwait
The Pentagon has announced a second Iowan is among the six American soldiers killed Sunday in a drone strike on a facility in Kuwait. Major Jeffrey O’Brien of Indianola was […]
Iowa House bill sets mandatory 20-year sentence for repeat offenders
The Iowa House has voted to toughen Iowa’s law on habitual offenders and set a minimum 20-year prison sentence for people convicted of several serious crimes. Representative Steve Holt, a […]
Iowa legislature approves bill to regulate car sharing apps
A bill to establish state guidelines for a relatively new way of renting vehicles is on its way to the governor after winning nearly unanimous support from the House and […]
State climatologist says March is a toss up month in Iowa for weather
March came in like a lamb, but state climatologist Justin Glisten says as we move from winter to spring, it could bring just about anything. “We can see all types […]
Painting seized by Nazis in WWII is now on exhibit in Cedar Rapids
A large exhibition of artwork by a Czech painter from the late 19th and early 20th centuries is on display in eastern Iowa, including one painting with a very storied […]
Iowa senators ponder fines for loud ads in podcasts, streaming services
Podcasters and video streaming services caught pumping up the volume on advertisements would face a state fine if a bill that could be debated in a senate committee becomes law. […]
Grassley pushes back critics of Trump’s actions in Iran
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s “deeply saddened” to learn four Iowa-based Army Reservists were killed in Kuwait on Sunday by an Iranian drone, including a West Des Moines native, […]
Iowa House ‘MAHA’ bill includes school-related proposals
House Republicans have created their own “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and their bill calls for new standards for school lunches, limits on access to digital devices in early elementary […]