State News
Sioux County Officials Prepare for Iowa’s New 60 MPH Speed Limit
Iowa’s new 60-mile-per-hour speed limit on rural highways and county blacktop roads takes effect July 1, and Sioux County officials are preparing motorists for the transition. The increase applies to
Fire at auto shop in rural Cass County produces big flames and explosions
Multiple fire departments from Cass and Montgomery Counties were called in to fight a massive fire at an auto shop building Wednesday afternoon, in rural Cass County. Griswold Fire Chief
Iowa may see triple-digit heat indices by Sunday
Forecasters say high temperatures statewide will be in the 70s and 80s for the next few days, but the heat of summer will hit Iowa with full force soon, according
UI study: Many pregnant women, new moms unbuckle seat belts in moving vehicles
A University of Iowa study finds pregnant women and new mothers report wearing seat belts regularly, but many say they routinely unbuckle their belts while the vehicle is moving. Study
Data center discussion leads to Woodbury County moratorium
Woodbury County is the latest to address the issue of data centers as the supervisors there unanimously voted for a one-year moratorium on the facilities. The vote is a response
Man who fled Humboldt County deputies found
Pochontas and Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man today who was wanted after fleeing a traffic stop near Gilmore City last night. A tip said 41-year-old Clayton Nielson was
BBB: Iowans need to be wary of ‘free’ trials that could end up costing a bundle
Iowans who sign up for a free trial of a streaming video service or an online video game may not realize that once the trial ends, they’ll be charged for
BBB: Iowans need to be wary of free trials that could end up costing a bundle
Iowans who sign up for a free trial of a streaming video service or an online video game may not realize that once the trial ends, they’ll be charged for
Motorist on phone who killed Mason City cyclist appeals five-year jail sentence
A Mason City woman is being sentenced after pleading guilty to charges in a fatal accident two years ago connected to driving while using a cell phone. The woman’s attorney
Search underway near Gilmore City for hit-and-run suspect
A manhunt is underway in north-central Iowa’s Humboldt County after a driver fled from a traffic stop last night near Gilmore City. When deputies attempted to speak with the male
