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Iowa joins lawsuit accusing Dollar General of overcharging customers
The Federal Trade Commission, the State of Iowa and 19 other states are suing Dollar General, accusing the retailer of overcharging customers. The lawsuit accuses Dollar General of repeatedly charging
Iowa DNR to test city, county beaches for potential blue-green algae blooms
The Iowa DNR’s Water Quality Bureau is adding testing for the bacteria that leads to blue-green algae blooms at county and city beaches. Spokesman Mark Moeller says they already do
Over 265,000 Iowans cast ballots in first 11 days of early voting
The latest data from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office indicates well over 265,000 Iowans have already cast their ballots. The tally was released at 8 a.m. this morning and
Both Iowa Secretary of State candidates favor longer early voting period
Both of the candidates running to be Iowa’s top election official for the next four years favor extending the period for early voting in Iowa. Iowa used to have a
Lahn Defends Running Mate Wulf Following Sioux County Debt Case
Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn is defending his running mate, Derek Wulf, following financial problems that included a Sioux County court judgment over unpaid livestock invoices. In an interview
FEMA Adds Online Flood Insurance Purchases as Rock Valley Continues Recovery
Iowans can now purchase federal flood insurance entirely online, a new option announced as Rock Valley continues recovering from the June 2024 flood. FEMA launched the National Flood Insurance Program’s
GOP Candidates Welcome Trump’s Sioux City Visit, Stress Election Stakes
Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are welcoming President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Sioux City, saying his appearance can help energize voters ahead of
Lahn Discusses Campaign Priorities, Local Ties During Rock Rapids Visit
(KIWA) — More than 70 people attended a campaign stop with Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn Friday night, October 16, at the Forster Community Center in Rock Rapids. Lahn spoke
Trooper Krull: Iowa Remains on Track for Another Year of Traffic Fatalities Under 300
(KUOO) — Iowa remains on track to fall below 300 traffic fatalities for the second year in a row. Kevin Krull of the Iowa State Patrol says, however, that there
Dieken Challenges Pro-Life Approach at Rock Rapids Church Event
Iowa State Representative Zach Dieken outlined his shift from supporting the pro-life movement to advocating for the abolition of abortion during a presentation Sunday evening, October 18, at Faith Baptist
