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Some residents of Sioux City lost power after a strong thunderstorm blew through this morning. Sioux City Police Sergeant Mark Huberty says warning sirens for strong winds were sounded shortly before 5 a.m. “We have […]

Former Vice President Mike Pence says he welcomes Governor Kim Reynolds’ pledge to remain neutral right now in the 2024 presidential race. Pence’s comments come after former President Donald Trump lashed out at Reynolds, noting […]

A blackberry farmer from Indiana has made it to central Iowa in his walk across the United States in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Feeding America, a non-profit organization representing 200 food […]

The two Iowa crisis centers which handle calls from the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline saw 142% more contacts statewide this year compared to last year. Emily Blomme is the CEO of Foundation 2 […]

After a 15 hour “special session” at the statehouse, the Republican-led legislature has passed a ban on most abortions in Iowa. The bill is almost identical to one Governor Reynolds approved five years ago. There […]

The Iowa State Fair will have 64 new foods when it opens the gates in August. Some of the new offerings for this year include Bacon and Sweet Corn Lobster Rolls, a Bacon Cheddar Pretzel […]

A few dozen Iowans have shared their views on a six week abortion ban at public hearings at the Iowa Capitol. The Iowa House and Senate convened early this morning for a one-day special legislative […]

There’s at least one positive that may come out of Iowa’s stretch of dry weather. Iowa DNR wildlife biologist, Todd Bogenschutz says it will likely lead to good pheasant numbers. “Of course we always say […]

UNI men’s basketball will go international this summer as the Panthers embark on a four-game tour in Brazil. The Panthers will travel to Brazil on July 25 and return to the United States on August […]

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is introducing a bill today which he says will help to rein in billions of dollars in Biden administration spending that’s siphoning money away from vital farm programs. Grassley, a Republican, […]

Smaller Iowa communities have the opportunity to host a traveling exhibition from the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution starting next year. Jeff Morgan, spokesman for the State Historical Society of Iowa, says the exhibit called “Spark! Places […]

Members of the Iowa House and Senate are back at the state Capitol, as Republican lawmakers plan to pass a six-week abortion ban today. House Speaker Pat Grassley convened the House shortly after 8:30. Democrats […]

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to fly in a Vietnam-era Huey Helicopter, you’ll have a chance to find out in less than eight-weeks. The nonprofit public education organization Friends of Army Aviation […]

A special legislative session will get underway this morning at the state Capitol and Republican lawmakers plan to pass a bill to ban abortions after fetal activity can be detected, usually around the sixth week […]

An Iowa author’s book has won a gold medal from the Midwest Independent Publishers Association, recognizing the best books published in the region last year. The biography details the long life of a woman who […]

As the Biden Administration continues its push to move from gas-powered to electric cars, police departments are finding it tough to make the transition. Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller says just getting regular patrol […]

Former Iowa Congressman Steve King says he’s in talks with three law firms about filing a lawsuit to try to block construction of carbon pipelines. King filed paperwork this morning with the Iowa Utilities Board […]

Former President Donald Trump says he’s not inviting Governor Kim Reynolds to his campaign events after a newspaper report suggested there’s tension between Trump and Reynolds. Trump posted a statement on his Truth Social platform […]

Police shot a man to death in Council Bluffs who was suspected of forcing his way into three Omaha homes, assaulting a woman in Omaha and shooting a man to death. Omaha Police say 41-year-old […]

  The online retail giant Amazon is holding its “Prime Days” sales event this week, and Iowans are being warned to watch out for related scams. Jim Temmer, with the Better Business Bureau, says crooks […]