The recent U.S. Drought Monitor report shows abnormally dry conditions in about 35 percent of the state, with eight west-central counties classified as being in […]
Black Lives Matter protesters offer proposal on felon voting rights
Des Moines Black Lives Matter activists are proposing their own language for an executive order to restore felon voting rights as they continue to pressure […]
Proposed dog park near historic Lake City building on hold
The Lake City Council has expressed support for a new dog park in the community, next to a building that’s on the National Register of […]
Iowa first grader wins national invention competition
A young inventor from southeast Iowa finished first in his grade at the National Invention Convention. Charles Smith, a student at Eisenhower Elementary in Ottumwa, […]
Retired Clinton power plant brought down (video)
Mississippi River boat traffic and air traffic over the river were diverted as an Alliant Energy power plant in Clinton was imploded today. The plant […]
Sioux Center Flower Bed Tour set for Tuesday
A first-ever event in Sioux Center will guide people to stop and smell the roses. The Sioux Center Parks Department organized the flower tour to […]
Missing man found alive in Waterloo
A family member has confirmed that a missing former Wartburg College music instructor who left a Waterloo care facility Monday has been found alive in […]
State casinos see 20% drop in yearly revenue after pandemic shut downs
The administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says revenues for the fiscal year that ended in June are down about 20% after the […]
Politics & Government
Black Lives Matter protesters offer proposal on felon voting rights
Des Moines Black Lives Matter activists are proposing their own language for an executive order to restore felon voting rights as they continue to pressure Governor Kim Reynolds to act. “After giving Reynolds nearly a month to produce an executive order, which she promised to sign, BLM is taking action,” organizer Ellie Odole said at […]
Business & Economy
Initial unemployment claims up, total claims down last week in Iowa
The number of Iowans filing a first-time unemployment claim jumped 28 percent last week. At the same time, the total number of Iowans getting unemployment benefits fell by five percent. According to Iowa Workforce Development, nearly 10,700 people who had a job in Iowa filed an initial claim for unemployment last week. Over half of […]
Sports
Radio Iowa/Baseball Coaches Association High School Poll 7/13/20
Class 4A (final poll) 1. Johnston (19-3) 2. Ankeny (17-7) 3. Urbandale (15-9) 4. Dubuque Hempstead (11-1) 5. Sioux City East (15-3) 6. Southeast Polk (14-10) 7. Waukee (12-12) 8. Ankeny Centennial (13-11) 9. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (11-5) 10. Iowa City Liberty (9-5) Class 3A (final poll) 1. Davenport Assumption (16-3) 2. Sergeant Bluff-Luton (16-2) […]