State News
Iowa Natural Resources Commission updates rules for septic systems
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has approved an update of rules on septic systems. Eric Wiklund of the DNR’s Water Quality Bureau says the change involves aerobic treatment units or
Des Moines driver rams squad car as walkers scurry from sidewalk
Police in central Iowa say a suspect is in custody after trying to run down pedestrians with his car this morning. Des Moines police started getting 911 calls around 6:30
Democrat Kathryn Dolter launches campaign in Iowa’s 2nd congressional district
A retired Army nurse who led the nursing program at Kirkwood Community College for a decade is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination to run against second district Congresswoman Ashley Hinson
Driver: Iowa Speedway is a ‘ton of fun,’ should continue as big-money boost
It’s estimated a single weekend of NASCAR racing generates $100-million for central Iowa’s economy, and one of the sport’s best-ranked drivers — who’s won the checked flag twice at the
Driver: Iowa Speedway is a “ton of fun,” should continue as big-money boost
It’s estimated a single weekend of NASCAR racing generates $100-million for central Iowa’s economy, and one of the sport’s top drivers — who’s won the checked flag twice at the
Siouxland Foodbank to host Healthy Kids Iowa food distribution
The Foodbank of Siouxland is hosting a drive and walk-up food distribution Wednesday for the new Healthy Kids Iowa program. Food Bank Executive Director, Jacob Wanderschied says the program administered
Deputy’s dog bites gun out of suspect’s hand in Decorah
The Winneshiek County sheriff K-9 Drago is credited with disarming a suspect who was carrying a shotgun on Monday. Authorities say sheriffs deputies were called to perform a welfare check
Vilsack compares his 2006 veto with Reynolds’ recent veto
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, a Democrat, suggests he and Republican Governor Kim Reynolds have something in common when it comes to rejecting bills to restrict the use of eminent
Vilsack compares his 2026 veto with Reynolds’ recent veto
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, a Democrat, suggests he and Republican Governor Kim Reynolds have something in common when it comes to rejecting bills to restrict the use of eminent
Human remains found in Albia building destroyed by fire
Officials have confirmed human remains were found this morning in what’s left of a historic building on Albia’s town square that caught fire Monday. Albia Fire Chief John Freshwater said
