The State Board of Education took the first step today in approving changes to the rules governing the use of seclusion rooms in Iowa schools. […]
Huge crowd marks passing of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Cady
Family, friends and much of the state’s legal community gathered this morning to pay tribute to Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady, who died […]
Federal commission acting to help with propane shortage
The federal agency that regulates pipelines is taking action to help with Iowa’s propane shortage. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is ordering a key pipeline […]
Students turn out to support Denison teacher at school board meeting
At a packed school board meeting last night, many Denison residents spoke in support of high school teacher Crystal Holt, who’s been placed on leave […]
Goldstar Museum has new World War II exhibit focusing on Europe
A new section is now open at the Iowa Goldstar Museum at Camp Dodge which highlights the involvement of Iowans in the fight in Europe […]
Child playing with lighter catches Fort Dodge apartments on fire
Fire forced the evacuation of residents from the La Vista Apartments in Fort Dodge last night. Fort Dodge Fire Department Chief Steve Hergenreter said the […]
Governor says late Supreme Court chief cared deeply about state
A public memorial service will be held today at Drake University for Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady, who died of a heart attack […]
Iowa cellulosic ethanol plant to shift to research and development
The ethanol plant in northwest Iowa which makes the fuel from corn cobs and corn stalks is downsizing and 30 employees will be laid off […]
Politics & Government
Huge crowd marks passing of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Cady
Family, friends and much of the state’s legal community gathered this morning to pay tribute to Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady, who died on Friday at the age of 66. Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht was the first of four to deliver a eulogy. “Iowa has lost an extraordinary judge and […]
Business & Economy
Economist predicts an increase in Christmas shopping this year
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss is projecting growth for retailers in Christmas sales this year. “Based upon our surveys, in these two surveys of manufacturers and bank CEO’s in ten states, including Iowa — the overall numbers are pointing to a positive Christmas holiday buying season — up three to four percent,” Goss says. He […]
Sports
Iowa’s Epenesa honored by B1G
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa has been recognized as Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week following Iowa’s 23-19 win over seventh-ranked Minnesota. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office. Epenesa (6-foot-6, 280-pounds) is a native of Glen Carbon, Illinois (Edwardsville High School). He earns the third conference honor of his […]