State News

Numbers out today show Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped below three percent in February. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says that’s one of the positives for the state. “The unemployment rate went down to 2.9%, […]

Iowa will not take part in the Center for Disease Control’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior survey, which asks kids about their drug use, sexual behavior, mental health and other behaviors. Instead, the state will focus […]

A judge has approved a request from one of the teens accused of killing a Fairfield teacher to have the state pay for an expert witness when he goes to trial. Willard Miller’s attorneys asked […]

Second quarter revenues for Winnebago Industries fell by 25% compared to a year ago. The outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer — with Iowa factories in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City and Waverly — reports second […]

Arrest warrants have been issued for two men police believe were involved in the murder of a Fort Dodge man nearly three months ago. Fort Dodge Police have issued a warrant for 31 year old […]

Iowa doctors are now barred from starting gender transition treatments for minors. Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law today that took effect immediately, making it illegal to start prescribing puberty blockers or perform […]

The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to require at least 90% of miles along proposed carbon pipeline routes be voluntarily secured before the government’s eminent domain authority could be used to seize the rest. It […]

Volunteers with keen ears are needed to help the Iowa Department of Natural Resources track the state’s populations of frogs and toads — as another way to monitor water quality. Graduates of the DNR’s so-called […]

Juniors Josh Ogundele and Ahron Ulis have notified head coach Fran McCaffery of their intentions to transfer from the University of Iowa and the men’s basketball program. “Being a part of three NCAA Tournament teams […]

The founder and CEO of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firm is Iowa’s Small Business Person of the Year. The Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration presented the award to Aaron Warner, who  launched […]