State News

One of the sure signs of spring, Iowans are seeing huge congregations of birds filling the morning and evening skies, giant clouds of feathered creatures that often take several minutes to pass. Steve Dinsmore, a […]

Republicans in the House and Senate have yet to agree on a property tax reduction plan as the 2023 Iowa legislature enters its 13th week. Senator Dan Dawson, a Republican from Council, is chairman of […]

Governor Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamations for 12 counties this weekend after several tornadoes touched down Friday. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be used to respond in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes women will play for a national championship in Dallas. Caitlin Clark scored a semifinal round record 41 points as the Hawkeyes stunned top ranked and defending national champion South Carolina 77-73, spoiling […]

Tornadoes and hail struck portions of Iowa Friday. Tornado watches or warnings were issued for 40 different counties Friday as severe weather struck the Midwest. Governor Reynolds has approved state assistance to six counties — […]

The Iowa Supreme Court has denied the appeal of a Manchester man convicted in the cold case murder of a Cedar Rapids teen at a local Mall. Jerry Burns was found guilty in 2020 of […]

A former southeast Iowa teacher was arrested based on accusations that she assaulted a preschool student. The Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office says 46-year-old Erin Aalfs was a preschool teacher at the Moravia Community School District […]

A 26-year-old woman died outside of a Fort Dodge apartment building last night and police have identified a suspect in the shooting. Fort Dodge Police, Webster County Deputies and EMTs found Nicole Reza unresponsive in […]

We’re a dozen days into spring, but winter weather is possible later today as a powerful system approaches, threatening to bring severe thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes — and yes, snow. Craig Bargfrede, the winter operations administrator […]

The Iowa women are decided underdogs as they get ready to take on top ranked South Carolina tonight at the Final Four in Dallas. The Hawkeyes are 30-6 and making their first appearance in the […]