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Doctor urges stubborn Iowa men to get annual exams
Some men can be notorious for avoiding doctors and many won’t seek annual physicals, even though those exams are typically the number-one way to prevent disease and other health issues.
Rock Valley Officials say FEMA Buyout Project nearing Final Stages
Rock Valley officials say the city’s long-awaited FEMA home buyout project may finally be nearing the finish line, nearly two years after devastating flooding impacted the community. City leaders provided
Sioux Center Senator Reflects on ‘26 Legislative Session, Reynolds’ Legacy
Republican State Senator Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says the recently completed 2026 legislative session brought major debates on property taxes, human trafficking prevention, artificial intelligence, and rural property rights
Iowa’s major political parties hold state conventions, rally with candidates
The race for governor dominated the state conventions Democrats and Republicans held this weekend. Republican businessman Zach Lahn finished about 1600 votes ahead of Congressman Randy Feenstra on June 2
Iowa Environmental Council says state clean water proposal has ‘no substance’
The Iowa Environmental Council says the clean water proposal approved in the last days of the legislative session does nothing new. IEC Senior Director of Policy and Programs Kerri Johannsen
Southwest Iowa house pierced by barn boards during Thursday’s storm
As Iowans deal with the aftermath of Thursday’s severe weather, National Weather Service forecasters say a few storms with damaging winds and large hail are possible in parts of Iowa
Two Iowa ag history displays opening at Sioux City Art Center
The first floor of the Sioux City Art Center has been transformed with two exhibits that celebrate Iowa’s agricultural history. Curator Christopher Atkins says you will enter and see a
Iowa State Park Passport offers discounts, prizes to park visitors
People who track their visits to Iowa parks on a smart phone app can accumulate points and win prizes. This is the seventh year the State Park Passport program. “All
GOP governor candidate Lahn picks eastern Iowa farmer as running mate
The Des Moines Register is reporting Zach Lahn, the Republican candidate for governor, has chosen an eastern Iowa farmer as his pick for lieutenant governor. Derek Wulf is a farmer
Iowa DCI investigating fatal shooting by U.S. Marshal in Ottumwa
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting in Ottumwa by a U.S. Marshal. The DCI reports deputy U.S. Marshals attempted to serve an arrest warrant on
