Year: 2024

Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s seeing momentum grow for passage of his bill that would put new restrictions on a drug called xylazine. It’s also known as the “zombie drug,” as it’s used by veterinarians […]

A former employee of a central Iowa nursing home is charged with stealing from residents. The Story County Sheriff’s Department charged 44-year-old Bambi Cerka with first and second-degree theft, two counts of third-degree theft and […]

The Iowa Senate has voted to name the American Cream draft horse the official horse of Iowa. It’s one of several breeds of work horses that pulled plows and harvesting equipment for Iowa farmers before […]

Iowa’s average life expectancy is now in the 80s, according to a University of Iowa study. The report also finds Iowa has the nation’s highest percentage of residents over age 80, and predicts by 2030, […]

Local officials in about a third of Iowa counties have issued outdoor burning bans. National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donovan says over the past week and a half the satellite data for Iowa shown lots […]

The updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA process delayed the normal opening of applications and is holding up the aid awards. UNI financial aid director Tim Bakula says all three […]

Iowa junior Payton Sandfort has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week. It is the first accolade of Sandfort’s career. Sandfort was also selected as Dick Vitale’s National Player of the Week. The […]

An early spring means a head start for Iowa gardens but it could make things difficult for the state’s trees. DNR Forestor Tivon Feeley says conifer trees in particular may have some problems “We are […]

For the earliest date on record, the ice has been declared officially out on Clear Lake. Clear Lake Water Department Superintendent Adam Theiss made the “ice out” declaration on Sunday. It marks the earliest “ice […]

For the earliest date on record, the ice has been declared officially out on Clear Lake. Clear Lake Water Department Superintendent Adam Theiss made the “ice out” declaration on Sunday. It marks the earliest “ice […]

Iowa’s been on a weather rollercoaster lately, with record high temperatures in the 70s along with subzero wind chills and snow. While the forecast calls for more above-normal temps this week, most Iowans should keep […]

Iowa district court judges are paid less than judges in every state that touches Iowa. While the Iowa Supreme Court’s chief justice has recommended a 6,2% salary hike for Iowa judges, that still won’t bring […]

The Board of Regents heard the first presentation this week of proposed room and board rate increases at the three state schools. University of Iowa vice president for student life, Von Stange says increasing staff […]

The scoreboards and video systems at Iowa State University’s major sports venues are going to get an update. ISU’s Heather Davis presented the proposal the Board of Regents approved at their recent meeting. “This project […]

A bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would require state inspectors to conduct twice-a-year training sessions for Iowa nursing home staff to review the most common citations issued against nursing homes. The bill also changes […]

Today marks the start of one of the most troublesome months of the year for people with a gambling addiction. Katie Bee is problem gambling services project director at the Iowa Department of Health and […]

The calendar says spring arrives March 19th, but meteorological winter actually ended yesterday, making this the first day of meteorological spring. State climatologist Justin Glisan says it was cold and snowy, sure, but it really […]