New flood prediction research facility opens on UI campus
The University of Iowa is launching a new research center to improve flood prediction. Engineering professor Ibrahim Demir says the country has a lot to learn from Iowa, as he says the UI stands out […]
Dyersville nominated for best small town in the Midwest
The northeast Iowa community that’s known for being the home to the “Field of Dreams” is getting some national attention. Karla Thompson, director of the Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce, says the small town is […]
Special investigation of transactions handled by ex-city clerk in eastern Iowa
A special investigation by the state auditor’s office has identified $100,000 worth of questionable transactions handled by the former clerk of an eastern Iowa town. Amber Bell was the city clerk in Atkins for nearly […]
Clarifying line of succession in Iowa goverment
Giving Iowa voters a chance to clarify the line of succession at the top of state government is on the legislature’s docket again this year. In 2017 when then-Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds took over as […]
Alzheimer’s care center fined $10,000 after mistaking resident for dead
A central Iowa elder care facility is being fined after a resident endured something reminiscent of a horror story from Edgar Allan Poe. Multiple media outlets are reporting that the Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Special Care […]
Explosion that killed 14 in Eagle Grove was 50 years ago tonight
The Wright County community of Eagle Grove is remembering a tragedy that made worldwide headlines 50 years ago tonight. An explosion rocked the downtown business district, leveling the Chatterbox Cafe, a Coast-to-Coast store and a […]
House votes to withdraw more grant money from Iowa Veterans Trust Fund
The Iowa House has unanimously voted to increase the annual budget for grants from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund by more than a third. The grants are to help low income veterans cover unexpected expenses […]
January goes against the norm for temperature, percipitation, tornadoes
January is usually the coldest and driest month of the year, but State Climatologist, Justin Glisan says the numbers went against the averages this year. “Little over 24 degrees is the average temperature for the […]
Grassley: We ‘can’t tolerate’ mass shootings, but must protect gun rights
There’s been a rash of mass shootings nationwide lately, including last week in Des Moines where two teenagers were killed and an adult was wounded in what police say was a gang-related incident. Five shooting […]
Fines proposed for violating Iowa’s ‘divisive concepts’ law
A bill introduced in the Iowa House would require that school library catalogs be posted online and teachers would have to list all the instructional materials they plan to use. The concept was considered in […]
Creating a backyard chicken flock to beat egg prices isn’t simple
As egg prices bound, backyard chicken flocks are gaining in popularity, but the practice of chicken keeping demands plenty of planning and patience before it pays off. Christa Hartsook, the small farms program coordinator for […]
No coaching changes coming for Iowa football
Those hoping for big changes in the offense of the Hawkeye football team will be disappointed after head coach Kirk Ferentz addressed the issue Thursday. “As I stand here today I anticipate no changes in […]
Creighton business survey sees January hit lowest level in 15 years
The latest economic survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states shows the business barometer falling to its worst January level in 15 years. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the monthly […]
Bill asks U-I, ISU, UNI to explain concepts used in Colleges of Education
Republicans on the House Education Committee have voted to require Iowa’s three public universities to explain terms and concepts used in courses taken by students who plan to be teachers. If the bill is approved […]
Delhi church rallies around Amish community following fatal accident
A Delhi church is supporting the Amish community following a deadly crash last week that left four members dead. Pastor Keith Pitts of the Delhi United Methodist Church, says he was notified of the accident […]
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling defeats Algona, falls to Osage in regionals
The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows wrestling team made the trip north and east on Tuesday evening, to compete in their Class 2A Regional Dual against Algona, with the winner advancing to face #1 Osage soon following. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows defeated […]
House GOP proposes 3% increase in general state spending on public schools
House Republicans are proposing a $106 million increase in general state aid to public schools for the next academic year. That’s a 3% increase and it’s higher than Governor Reynolds and Republicans in the state […]
Webster City wrestling advances to State Duals over Crestwood, 37-33
The Webster City Lynx wrestling team opened postseason action on Tuesday night, as they hosted the Crestwood Cadets in a Class 2A Regional final at Webster City High School. Crestwood defeated the Carroll Tigers earlier […]
13% of U.S. nursing homes that closed in 2022 were in Iowa
Seventeen Iowa nursing homes closed last year. Iowa Health Care Association CEO Brent Willett says all but two were in rural communities. “These facilities are closing as a result of financial strain, primarily related to […]