State News

Dozens of Iowa pastors and worship leaders are endorsing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president today, a few hours before DeSantis will appear alongside Republican rivals Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy at a forum hosted […]

There’s another tick to be on the look-out for, especially if you raise cattle or horses in Iowa. The Asian longhorned tick has been found in 19 states, including Missouri. “They can bite humans, but […]

It likely won’t be visible from the International Space Station, but airplane passengers will certainly be able to spot Oskaloosa’s new holiday light show from the air. Vicky Collette, president of the community’s Golden Goose […]

Lakeside Casino in Osceola is paying a $40,000 penalty for allowing two minors on the gambling floor in separate instances in January. One cases involved a 12 year old who got onto the floor with […]

The state unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point in October, up to t3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says the national economy is likely playing a role in the increase. “We’ve seen an […]

ACT scores among Iowa high schoolers who took the test dropped slightly from a year ago and far fewer students are taking the test. The average ACT composite score for seniors who graduated from an […]

Three of the four Iowans who serve in the U-S House are calling on a fellow Republican to resign immediately. Congressman Zach Nunn of Bondurant said a report from the House Ethics Committee shows New […]

The trial of the Sioux City woman accused of committing election fraud in elections when her husband’s name was on the ballot started this week. Kim Phuong Taylor is accused of filling out ballot request […]

Iowans are being encouraged to put down the cigarettes today and take part in the 48th annual Great American Smokeout. “This is a day for people who use commercial tobacco to create a plan to […]

The Iowa Board of Education is advancing a set of rules that give schools and teachers some clarification on a law to requires schools to remove books with sexually explicit content or illustrations. Enforcement of […]

A 38-year-old former state employee and therapist who worked at the State Training School for Boys in Eldora has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct. Sarah Jean Perry was charged with sexual exploitation by […]

Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest singer-songwriters in generations, and a new touring Broadway production based entirely on his music will make a week-long stop in Iowa later this month. Actress and singer […]

Iowa junior defensive back Cooper DeJean will miss the remainder of the 2023 football season. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says DeJean suffered an injury to his lower leg. “This is truly heartbreaking for Cooper,” Ferentz […]

One of two students who pleaded guilty to murdering a Fairfield Spanish teacher two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however Jeremy Goodale will be eligible for parole after he’s served at […]

The Iowa Transportation Commission has unanimously approved state funding for projects at two Iowa airports. The legislature set aside $10 million in the state budget for airport terminal projects. The commission has voted to provide […]

The Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating the major landmark of seeing $100-million invested in research initiatives nationwide during the past year, including nearly $500,000 that targets studies solely at the University of Iowa. UI researcher Juliana […]

A bill co-sponsored by Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn that would block Iran’s access to $6 billion designated for humanitarian aide that was part of a recent prisoner swap between the U-S and Iran. This bill […]

Iowa’s roads will be crowded next week as it’s projected to be the fourth-busiest travel week since 2005. If you’ll be heading down the highway to see friends or family for Thanksgiving, AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian […]

U-S Senator Joni Ernst addressed the tens of thousands who gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March for Israel. “Israel, the United States will always have your back,” Ernst said, to cheers. Ernst, a Republican […]

Drawings are determining the winners in a couple of northwest Iowa elections. The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors may have chosen a mayor-elect for a northwest Iowa community today. There was no candidate listed for […]