State News

The leader of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council is hoping the Iowa Legislature takes action after a recent Iowa Supreme Court decision preventing the state Board of Medical Examiners from releasing preliminary information in […]

A true-crime book argues the infamous 1912 ax murders in the southwest Iowa town of Villisca were committed by a previously overlooked serial killer, and its authors will give a lecture in Ames tomorrow night. […]

The Iowa National Guard says the first female enlisted infantry soldier has joined its ranks. Private First Class Taylor Patterson of Ankney returned from basic training to join the National Guard. Patterson was not the […]

Iowans are paying over a dollar a gallon more for gasoline now than they were a year ago, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican, blames the Democrat in the White House. Grassley says he’s […]

Some Iowans are still trying to decide what they’ll wear to this weekend’s Halloween costume party, but one expert is urging them to think ahead to their year-end holiday travel plans and book them, pronto. […]

A report by the Iowa Attorney General’s Crime Victim Assistance Division shows there were 17 domestic violence deaths in the first nine months of 2021. Division Director, Sandi Tibbetts Murphy, says that is the same […]

It’s the time of year where you are more likely to encounter a deer out on Iowa’s roadways. DNR’s wildlife research biologist, Jim Coffey, says the earlier sunsets are a trigger for deer. “Deer are […]

Researchers have found the toxic substances known as “forever chemicals” in some of Iowa’s remote streams, suggesting the contaminants are spreading far beyond sites typically known to use them. The class of chemicals called PFAS […]

Iowa State senior quarterback Brock Purdy and junior defensive end Will McDonald IV were honored by the Big 12 Conference for their performances in a 24-21 victory over Oklahoma State. Purdy was awarded the Big […]

A 46-year old man sentenced to life in prison for a 1995 murder in Des Moines has died after a prolonged illness. According to the Iowa Department of Corrections, Timothy Keith Palmer died early Friday […]

The Iowa Department of Transportation is already gearing up for the season ahead, even though the start of winter isn’t officially until December 21st. DOT Winter Operations Administrator Craig Bargfrede says preparations are well underway […]

Four casinos are paying a combined $130,000 dollars in fines to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for gambling violations involving minors. Racing And Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the Catfish Bend Casino in Burlington […]

The state unemployment rate dropped slightly in September. The rate in September fell to four percent, down from 4.1% in August. Iowa Workforce Development says the unemployment claims in September dropped more than 68% compared […]

An educator from the University of Iowa Law Center says Deere & Company has made a strategic move to seek rulings in state rather than federal court to limit where and how striking workers may […]

Halloween is next weekend and many Iowans are celebrating early this weekend at costume parties. Juanita Cameron, with the Theatrical Shop in West Des Moines, says these next eight days will be their busiest of […]

The closure of a wind turbine blade factory in Newton will be a blow to the area, but an Iowa State University economist says it won’t have the same impact as when Maytag left the […]

Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne says after fielding complaints from constituents waiting for answers from the Social Security Administration, she’s introduced a bill requiring more staff be assigned to answer phone calls. In-person appointments at local […]

A federal agency that regulates banks has issued civil fines against the former CEO of a Fairfield bank and a senior vice president who was responsible for about half of the bank’s portfolio of loans. […]

A disease that quickly kills domestic and wild rabbits is confirmed in two states that border Iowa and state DNR officials are asking Iowans to be vigilant for signs it’s arrived here. State wildlife veterinarian […]

Winnebago Industries of Forest City is reporting a record fiscal year. The company which makes motorhomes, trailers, and other outdoor products posted a profit of nearly $282 million for Fiscal Year 2021, which wrapped up […]