State officials release 2026 Iowa Primary Elections list
The Iowa Secretary of State’s staff has reviewed nominating petitions and released the list of candidates who’ve been accepted for the 2026 Primary Elections. Candidates for U.S. Senate and governor […]
Lack of visibility biggest factor in closing Iowa’s roadways during blizzard
The Iowa DOT has reopened Interstate 80 from Altoona to Coralville and from West Des Moines to Council Bluffs. Interstate 35 from Ames north to the border is back open […]
Closed in 2024, central Iowa wildlife refuge plans to reopen visitor center
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Des Moines plans to continue environmental education and renovate its visitor center that’s been closed for nearly two years. Educational programs at the […]
Former Iowa Corn Growers leader sounds alarm about fertilizer prices
An eastern Iowa farmer who’s a past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says the price spike in fertilizer is out of control. Lance Lillibridge raises cattle, corn, soybeans […]
Rules approved to add hands-free tickets to your driving record
The state Transportation Commission has approved rules for the new hands-free cellphone law that could lead to violators losing their driver’s license. The DOT’s Kathleen Meradith-Ayers says the new rules […]
Iowa House votes to set penalty for pet theft
About two million dogs were stolen in the U.S. last year according to the American Kennel Club and a bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would establish legal ways someone […]
Blizzard brings dozens of crashes and one death in SE Iowa
Blizzard conditions forced the closure of long stretches of Interstates 80 and 35 Sunday night, while the Iowa State Patrol responded to more than 60 crashes just on Sunday. Nine […]
Iowa Poison Control Center now offers chat feature via website
Despite the snow, it’ll soon be spring and Iowans will need to take greater care when using a host of products inside their homes and outside in their yards to […]
Drama at the deadline as candidates file for Iowa’s 2026 Primary Elections
The complete list of candidates who’ve qualified for the Iowa Republican and Democratic Party’s Primary Elections on June 2 is likely to be released late Monday or on Tuesday. Friday […]
Iowa Supreme Court rules on plea deal requiring a house purchase
The Iowa Supreme Court has ordered resentencing for a Dallas County man who was required to buy a house to avoid jail time. Christopher Hidlebaugh agreed to a plea deal […]