Iowans need to beware of a holiday gift exchange called “Secret Sisters” that’s popping up on Facebook and other social media sites. Jeff Niebaum, with […]
‘Toms’ named Henry and Washington spared from Thanksgiving
Governor Kim Reynolds has maintained a Thanksgiving holiday tradition, pardoning two turkeys who were strolling around Terrace Hill’s south lawn this morning. Iowa Turkey Federation […]
Cedar Rapids woman accused of setting two fires
A Cedar Rapids woman is facing arson charges for two fires – one last month and another last year. Cedar Rapids Police say 48-year-old Carolyn […]
Senator Grassley critical of president’s comments on chief of staff
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is taking President Trump to task for Trump’s public criticism of his White House chief of staff. In a weekend interview, […]
Newton takes first step in banning fireworks within city limits
The Newton City Council is moving forward with a ban on fireworks within the city limits. The council voted 4-2 in favor of the ban […]
Reynolds may seek change in Iowa’s felon voting rights policy
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds is planning to call on Iowa lawmakers to pass a series of criminal justice reforms — and a new path for […]
State official says as ‘tax nerd,’ she sees good stuff in new tax laws
The director of the Iowa Department of Revenue says she’s living through a thrilling, “once in a lifetime” experience. An exuberant Courtney Kay-Decker stood in […]
Home cooked Thanksgiving meal costs less than one delivered
If you’re still debating whether to cook your own Thanksgiving meal or have someone else do it for you — the Farm Bureau says the […]
Politics & Government
‘Toms’ named Henry and Washington spared from Thanksgiving
Governor Kim Reynolds has maintained a Thanksgiving holiday tradition, pardoning two turkeys who were strolling around Terrace Hill’s south lawn this morning. Iowa Turkey Federation president Russell Yoder had to sprint after one of the turkeys trying to make a break for it. “Wow, I’m out of breath from chasing that turkey,” Yoder said and the […]
Business & Economy
German firm plans to make ‘renewable’ natural gas in Iowa
Officials have awarded state tax breaks to a European company that plans to open a biofuels plant at the site of a closed ethanol production facility near Nevada. VERBIO is based in Germany. The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved state tax benefits in support of the company’s plan to produce what’s called “renewable” natural […]
Sports
Newly ranked Hawkeyes prepare for Alabama State
Nationally ranked for the first time since 2016 the Iowa basketball team gets set to host Alabama State on Wednesday night. Iowa is coming off the championship at the 2K Empire Classic in New York City. The Hawkeyes dominated No. 13 Oregon and Connecticut to win their first in-season tournament outside the state of Iowa […]