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Iowa’s U.S. House representatives vote to release Epstein files
The four Iowa Republicans serving in the U-S House have voted for legislation that would force the Justice Department to release documents about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All but one member of the House voted for the release of the so-called Epstein...
Iowa DOT can only analyze data on moveable speed cameras
The Iowa DOT recently approved restarting two traffic cameras on I-380 in Cedar Rapids. DOT Traffic Engineer Chris Poole says those two cameras were part of the appeals process after a new law required approval of the cameras in 2024. "We received 15 appeals. And I...
Will Iowa see a Thanksgiving week snowstorm?
Some forecasters are raising the possibility of heavy snowfall in Iowa next week, with an especially strong winter wallop for northern Iowa, potentially impacting Thanksgiving travel, but other forecasters are holding off on making a call until later. Meteorologist...
Minnesota company buys Cedar Rapids Gazette, 11 other Iowa newspapers
A dozen Iowa newspapers -- including The Cedar Rapids Gazette -- are being purchased by a family-owned company based in Minnesota. Adams Multimedia owns over 130 newspapers in 19 states. The deal to buy the Gazette, along with 11 other local newspapers in Iowa, was...
Hinterland fest moves to four days, announces 29 acts for 2026
While many Iowans are thinking of Thanksgiving next week, others are making plans to see live music in the steamy summer of 2026. The acts are being announced for the popular Hinterland Music Festival that’s held in the southwest Iowa town of Saint Charles. A total of...
Regents review report on tuition guarantee program
The board that governs the three state universities has reviewed a report that was mandated by the Iowa Legislature to study the merits of a tuition guarantee program and is sending it to lawmakers. Board of Regents business officer Brad Berg says the study committee...
A.G. investigates allegations of professional misconduct against Iowa superintendent
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has voted to launch an investigation of Urbandale Superintendent Rosalie Daca. The board's request has been forwarded to the Iowa Attorney General and cites allegations that Daca failed to ensure the safety of students and...
Allegiant Air pilots picket at DSM and more than 20 other US airports
It's not a strike, but picketers are pacing outside 22 airports today, including Des Moines International. Flights are not being impacted, at least not yet. Teamsters from Local 2118 are representing 1,400 Allegiant Air pilots in the nationwide demonstration. They're...
UI profs to publish a premiere textbook on the ethical use of AI
A University of Iowa instructor wanted to teach students in his business analytics class about artificial intelligence but couldn't find a decent textbook on the topic, so he decided to write one. Professor Pat Johanns, in the UI's Tippie College of Business, worked...
Three Remsen St. Mary’s players suffered major injuries in weekend crash
Three members of the Remsen St. Mary's Girls Basketball team suffered "major injuries" when the team's vehicle was involved in an accident Saturday. Late this afternoon the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office said a 16 year old player was flown by helicopter from the...
Des Moines police chief responds to video showing rifle on top of patrol car
Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart says they are reviewing videos posted online that show a police car driving with a rifle on its roof in the downtown area of the city. The Chief's statement says one of their officers made a serious mistake that has caused an...
Spread yuletide cheer from Iowa to kids in need around the globe
Iowans who want to pack some holiday joy in a shoebox for kids around the world can drop them off this week at dozens of locations across the state. Denise Moore of Ankeny, the area coordinator of Operation Christmas Child in east-central Iowa, says this annual effort...
