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Ernst votes to hold Fauci in contempt of congress
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst and other Republicans on a Senate panel have voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of congress for refusing to answer questions about pandemic-related decisions
Lake Mills plant to close, employees offered jobs in Minnesota
A Minnesota company is closing a facility it’s operated in northern Iowa for 39 years and offering its 23 employees in Lake Mills transfers to a plant in a Minneapolis
Iowa governor calls on Iowans to donate blood
The leader of the organization supplying blood to 80% of Iowa hospitals says there’s been a 30% decline in people under the age of 30 donating blood since 2020 and
First case of West Nile virus confirmed in Eastern Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus this year. The information says the individual is an adult 18-40 years old from eastern Iowa.
Herbert Hoover Library reopens Thursday in West Branch after major renovation
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch reopens Thursday afternoon following a $20 million renovation. Museum director Thomas Schwartz says the renovation created a new way to
Grassley asks Special Counsel Smith to testify before U.S. Senate panel
Senator Chuck Grassley has invited the attorney who led investigations of President Trump to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee next month. Special Council Jack Smith oversaw the investigation of
Slow moving storms drop rain across Iowa
Flashes of lightening and booming thunder woke many people up this morning as storms loaded with rain moved across the state. National Weather Service metrologist Tyler Ryan says many areas
Grassley lauds E15 inclusion in Farm Bill draft
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee will begin reviewing its version of the Farm Bill tomorow. “This legislation includes many of my priorities including E15, which will lower gas prices and
Hancock County official says no one will be ‘hoodwinked’ about data centers
Hancock County officials are discussing a possible ordinance to regulate crypo mining, solar farms, battery storage facilities and data centers. Hancock County Supervisor Bud Jermeland said he visited the Des
You can get a free pork chop to celebrate America at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa Pork Producers Association is planning what it calls a “Pork Chop Salute” the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair to celebrate America’s birthday. “We will be giving
