State News

The state’s prison population has decreased significantly since this spring for a variety of reasons related to the pandemic. Iowa Department of Corrections director Beth Skinner said there are about 1100 fewer inmates in the […]

The state program that allows parents and students to save for college is expanding the ways that money can be used. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald says one change now allows College Savings Iowa funds to […]

Iowans who donate blood through LifeServe Blood Center facilities can now also be tested for COVID-19 antibodies in an effort to help understand how the virus spreads — and to help those who are hospitalized […]

The EPA has announced another ethanol-related decision, rejecting dozens of oil refinery waivers that dated back to 2011. Federal law lets smaller oil refineries apply for an exemption from the requirement that ethanol be blended […]

One of the people at the top of the legal ladder in Iowa will find himself in a new position today. Iowa Supreme Court Justice Matthew McDermott says he got a notice asking him to […]

A judge has nullified the Johnson County auditor’s absentee ballot request forms that were sent with the voter’s birth date and voter ID number printed on the form. The judge ruled the Secretary of State […]

Class 4A 1. Southeast Polk (3-0), LW #2 vs #4 Valley 2. Urbandale (3-0), LW #5 @ Indianola 3. Dowling Catholic (2-1), LW #1 vs #6 Waukee 4. WDM Valley (1-1), LW #4 @ #1 […]

A Denison woman was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday night. According to the Iowa State Patrol accident report, 59-year-old Craig Promes of Denison was headed north on Highway 39, driving a 2020 Can-Am […]

Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is leaving his diplomatic post. Trump spoke by phone with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst Saturday on another topic. As Ernst held the phone out so volunteers at GOP campaign headquarters […]

Vehicles lined up on a grassy field in a Des Moines park this weekend for the first-ever drive-in Polk County Democrats Steak Fry. The horns did the cheering for the speeches which could be seen […]

Jury trials resume this week in Iowa after a couple of pilot trials to try out social distancing and COVID-19 prevention measures. Supreme Court Justice Matthew McDermott co-chaired the committee which reviewed and made recommendations […]

When Cyclone football players make big plays during Saturday’s season opener, they’ll hear fans cheering, even though Jack Trice Stadium will be nearly empty because of the pandemic. A web-based platform is being used that […]

A man is in custody, charged with murder following a stabbing early this morning in Sioux City. Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller says at about 1 a.m. officers responded to a reported assault at […]

Iowa State University students and dozens of 4H and FFA members are part of a project to boost the amount of meat available through Iowa food banks and food pantries. Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg […]

Iowans are being encouraged to get their flu shots early this season as the upcoming flu season, coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, could put a bigger strain on health care systems. Shelly Jensen is […]

No fans will be allowed in the stands for Saturday’s Iowa State University football season opener, but the 400-member Cyclone Marching Band will be there in force. Band members will take up most of the […]

Two northeast Iowans are charged with taking part in a kidnapping. Oelwein police were advised of an alleged child abduction that took place in the 10 block of 6th Street Northwest around 8 p.m. Thursday. […]

Shenandoah residents will pause at midday today to mark a significant moment in our nation’s history. “A Day to Remember” is the theme of the city’s annual Patriot’s Day commemoration, honoring those who died in […]

State medical director Dr. Caitlin Pedati says having students move around a classroom or school building every few minutes creates more opportunities for the coronavirus to spread. “The advice that we’ve provided is that rather […]

The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled residents should be able to vote on a constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling and two initiatives to regulate casinos. The ruling supports a petition from the group “Keep […]