Construction of the next American warship that’ll bear the name USS Iowa is nearing completion. The 377-foot long nuclear-powered submarine is being assembled in New […]
Upper airflow pushing wildfire smoke into Iowa
Almost all of Iowa has been under an air quality alert today as smoke from wildfires has created a hazy sky. National Weather Service meteorologist, […]
Rare, ghost-like bird spotted at Iowa wildlife refuge
A rare bird has been spotted in northern Iowa. Erich Gilbert, assistant manager at the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge near Titonka, says there’s a […]
U-I research studying wind and electric fields on the sun
Sure, it’s been sweltering in Iowa this week, but University of Iowa researchers are doing groundbreaking studies on an environment that’s beyond scorching — using […]
Delaware County Fair one of final concert stops for ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill
Dusty Hill, the bearded bassist from ZZ Top who died this week, made one of his last public appearances in Manchester, Iowa. “Our hearts just […]
Ernst says security-related bill includes help for Afghan allies
Senator Joni Ernst says a bipartisan proposal to help Afghan civilians who worked with the U.S. military is included in a security-related bill that easily […]
Farmers urged to check fields for pests
With most of Iowa’s corn in or near the critical pollination stage, farmers are being advised to scout for the usual pests that can do […]
State Representative John Landon has died at age of 71
A central Iowa man who’s been a member of the Iowa House since 2013 has died. Seventy-one-year-old John Landon, a Republican from Ankeny, was reelected […]
Politics & Government
Ernst says security-related bill includes help for Afghan allies
Senator Joni Ernst says a bipartisan proposal to help Afghan civilians who worked with the U.S. military is included in a security-related bill that easily cleared the House and Senate yesterday. There’s money for processing special immigrant visas as well as travel and housing assistance in the bill. “This will help us move some of […]
Business & Economy
U-I logistics expert: order gifts now to get them by Christmas
You might be wise to order your holiday gifts now — if you hope to have plenty of presents under the tree come late December, according to a logistics and supply chain expert at the University of Iowa. Jen Blackhurst, a U-I professor of business analytics, says many retailers simply aren’t recovering from the pandemic […]
Sports
Regents approve naming University of Iowa football field for legendary Duke Slater
The Board of Regents has approved a proposal to name the football field at Kinnick Stadium in honor of Hawkeye football great Duke Slater. U-I vice president, Rod Lehnertz, presented the proposal to the facilities committee. “Duke is recognized as one of the greatest players in Iowa football history — and was a pioneer — […]