State News
Grassley Visits Sioux Center Health, Discusses Challenges Facing Rural Healthcare
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley toured Sioux Center Health and met with hospital board members and staff on Monday as part of his annual 99-county tour across Iowa, using Congress’ Fourth
Hold off fireworks until the 4th to help Iowans with PTSD
Iowans who celebrate Independence Day early with fireworks may be upsetting some of their neighbors, and not just for shattering the tranquility. Those loud noises can make it very difficult
Changing Iowa highway speed signs from 55 to 60 won’t be quick
The spokesman for the Iowa Department of Transportation says things won’t automatically change when the new minimum 60 mile an hour speed limit law takes effect tomorrow (July 1st). Daniel
FEMA buyouts of flooded properties starting in Hawarden
The mayor of a small northwest Iowa community hit hard by flash flooding two years ago says recovery hasn’t been easy, but Hawarden Mayor Larry Gregg says in some ways
Changes in Iowa’s human trafficking law go into effect July 1
A new state law going into effect tomorrow will provide more protections to victims of human trafficking. It also gives prosecutors an expanded definition of human trafficking that includes patronizing
Winneshiek County deputy uses DNA to solve 1986 cold case
New DNA testing has closed a 40-year-old cold case in northeast Iowa. Investigators have identified the remains of a body that was discovered in 1986 in a hay barn north
Iowans can get $10 Uber vouchers this weekend for a safe ride home
As Iowans prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, one essential step in planning the perfect party is to make sure everyone gets a sober ride home. The Iowa Governor’s Traffic
Recent sentences for drug cases in central and western Iowa
A man accused of selling meth and fentanyl in central Iowa and a woman accused of selling meth in Council Bluffs have been sentenced to federal prison. Des Moines Police
FBI director meets with dozens of Iowa law enforcement officials
FBI Director Kash Patel met with over 130 Iowa law enforcement officials this morning and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird told reporters part of the discussion focused on recovering money
Jodi Huisentruit is remembered during ceremony, 31+ years after disappearing
It’s now been more than 31 years since Mason City TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished from her apartment building’s parking lot while about to leave for the early morning shift.
