Sioux City election fraud case to continue Monday with defense witnesses
The prosecution rested its case earlier than expected Thursday in the trial of the wife of a Woodbury County supervisor accused of 52 counts of voter fraud. Kim Phuong Taylor allegedly filled out or helped […]
Congresswoman Hinson says warm reception for Chinese leader unwarranted
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, is slamming the reception given China’s leader by the president and governor of California. “I think this warm reception filled with pleasantries in San Francisco is antithetical […]
Haley back in Iowa, with new list of 72 endorsers
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has returned to the Iowa campaign trail as recent polling shows her support among likely Iowa Caucus-goers growing. The most recent Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom “Iowa Poll” shows Haley […]
Survey: The cost of a Thanksgiving meal fell more than 4% this year
Iowans who are heading to the grocery store this weekend to stock up for next week’s big feast will be pleased to hear they may actually be paying less to feed the family for Thanksgiving. […]
Regents approve DEI recommendations
The Board of Regents has voted to adopt ten recommendations proposed by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion study group. One of the recommendations is that the three state universities cut DEI programs that aren’t necessary […]
DeSantis gets endorsements from dozens of Iowa faith leaders
Dozens of Iowa pastors and worship leaders are endorsing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president today, a few hours before DeSantis will appear alongside Republican rivals Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy at a forum hosted […]
Iowans urged to be vigilant as Asian longhorned ticks spread across U.S.
There’s another tick to be on the look-out for, especially if you raise cattle or horses in Iowa. The Asian longhorned tick has been found in 19 states, including Missouri. “They can bite humans, but […]
Lakeside Casino pays thousands after allowing two minors onto gambling floor
Lakeside Casino in Osceola is paying a $40,000 penalty for allowing two minors on the gambling floor in separate instances in January. One cases involved a 12 year old who got onto the floor with […]
Oskaloosa to switch on massive new holiday lights display
It likely won’t be visible from the International Space Station, but airplane passengers will certainly be able to spot Oskaloosa’s new holiday light show from the air. Vicky Collette, president of the community’s Golden Goose […]
IWD director says national economy part of reason for unemployment rate uptick
The state unemployment rate rose two-tenths of a point in October, up to t3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director, Beth Townsend, says the national economy is likely playing a role in the increase. “We’ve seen an […]
Less than half of Class of 2023 in Iowa High Schools took the ACT
ACT scores among Iowa high schoolers who took the test dropped slightly from a year ago and far fewer students are taking the test. The average ACT composite score for seniors who graduated from an […]
Iowa’s U.S. Reps. Nunn, Hinson, Miller-Meeks call on Santos to resign
Three of the four Iowans who serve in the U-S House are calling on a fellow Republican to resign immediately. Congressman Zach Nunn of Bondurant said a report from the House Ethics Committee shows New […]
Election fraud trial underway in Sioux City
The trial of the Sioux City woman accused of committing election fraud in elections when her husband’s name was on the ballot started this week. Kim Phuong Taylor is accused of filling out ballot request […]
Iowa Board of Education advances rules on school library books
The Iowa Board of Education is advancing a set of rules that give schools and teachers some clarification on a law to requires schools to remove books with sexually explicit content or illustrations. Enforcement of […]
17% of Iowans who smoke encouraged to quit on this ‘Smokeout’ Day
Iowans are being encouraged to put down the cigarettes today and take part in the 48th annual Great American Smokeout. “This is a day for people who use commercial tobacco to create a plan to […]
Former therapist at State Training School for Boys in Eldora arrested
A 38-year-old former state employee and therapist who worked at the State Training School for Boys in Eldora has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct. Sarah Jean Perry was charged with sexual exploitation by […]
Broadway musical spotlighting Bob Dylan’s catalog to make Iowa debut
Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest singer-songwriters in generations, and a new touring Broadway production based entirely on his music will make a week-long stop in Iowa later this month. Actress and singer […]
Webster City Hall Of Fame Coach Howard retires after 47 seasons
KQWC Radio confirmed on Wednesday night that Webster City Hall of Fame Football Coach Bob Howard will retire following 47 seasons as a head coach, the last 17 of them as head coach of the […]
Iowa’s Cooper DeJean sidelined for the season by an injury
Iowa junior defensive back Cooper DeJean will miss the remainder of the 2023 football season. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says DeJean suffered an injury to his lower leg. “This is truly heartbreaking for Cooper,” Ferentz […]