NEWS
Nunn hosts moment of silence in DC for slain Iowa soldiers, cancels campaign fundraiser
Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn have announced they plan to be at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Saturday for the dignified transfer of the remains of two central Iowa soldiers who were killed in Kuwait last weekend. Earlier today Nunn led a...
Agent who questioned sports wagering probe sues State of Iowa
A state agent who raised concerns about the investigation of Iowa State athletes accused of illegally betting on sports has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the State of Iowa. The petition filed on behalf of Mark Ludwick indicates he was fired from the...
Disaster relief agency sees Gen Z lead the way for Iowa volunteers
The American Red Cross reports a welcome boost in volunteerism, both nationwide and in Iowa, though more helpers are needed to join the ranks. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the agency's Iowa-Nebraska region, says the number of Red Cross volunteers has bounded by...
Iowa gas prices bounce 36-cents in 5 days, and they’re still rising
If the U.S. doesn't buy oil from Iran, why is it costing more daily for Iowans to fill their gas tanks? Some of us are grumbling about greedy oil companies using Operation Epic Fury as an excuse to raise prices at the pump, but one industry expert says there's a lot...
Governor speaks of sobering loss of four Iowa soldiers in past three months
Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowans who are serving in the military and their families need support now more than ever. "Losing four soldiers from Iowa in the course of three months is a sobering reminder that our freedom is not free," Reynolds said late his morning...
National acting troupe gains inspiration at Mason City landmarks
Cast members of the national touring company performing “The Music Man” stopped at Music Man Square and the Meredith Willson Boyhood Home on Wednesday prior to their final performance of the Mason City native’s musical at North Iowa Area Community College. Elizabeth...
Iowa House passes bill on conversion therapy
Iowans could not be blocked from adopting or being a foster parent if they intend to raise a child consistent with their sex at birth under a bill that's passed the House. Republican Representative Jon Dunwell of Newton said the bill protects biological parents, too....
Iowa’s first severe weather of 2026 may strike tonight
Iowans may hear the rumble of thunder late tonight as forecasters say we're under the threat of severe weather for the first time this year. Meteorologist Dylan Dodson, at the National Weather Service, says there's the potential for a one-two punch of storms tonight...
Bill would allow four year degree programs at five Iowa community colleges
Five of Iowa's community colleges would be able to offer a limited number of four-year degrees if a bill that cleared the Iowa House last night becomes law. Representative Taylor Collins, a Republican from Mediapolis, said it's a pilot project that would address...
Public library in Sioux City faces million-dollar budget cut
Sioux City leaders are considering slashing the budget of the city library by about one million dollars, or 25%. City council member Rick Bertrand says the main goal is to modernize the library system. “Anytime you start messing with just public services, people get...
Second Iowan among six American soldiers killed Sunday in Kuwait
The Pentagon has announced a second Iowan is among the six American soldiers killed Sunday in a drone strike on a facility in Kuwait. Major Jeffrey O'Brien of Indianola was commissioned in the Army Reserve in 2012 and deployed to Kuwait in 2019. O'Brien, who was 45,...
Iowa House bill sets mandatory 20-year sentence for repeat offenders
The Iowa House has voted to toughen Iowa's law on habitual offenders and set a minimum 20-year prison sentence for people convicted of several serious crimes. Representative Steve Holt, a Republican from Denison, said it would be a mandatory sentence of at least two...
