A memorial celebration for former Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell will be held next summer in the Spirit Lake area. The 98-year-old Bedell died December 7th, […]
Trial moving for man accused in cold case murder in Cedar Rapids
The trial of a man accused of murdering a Cedar Rapids woman 40 years ago is being moved out of Linn County. A judge has […]
Iowa’s governor unveils anti-vaping ads targeting teens, parents
State officials are launching a digital ad campaign about the dangers of “vaping” with electronic cigarettes, hoping to get the message to both teenagers and […]
Missouri River finally drops below flood stage along Iowa border
The Missouri River at southwest Iowa’s Fremont County fell below flood stage this week for the first time in 270 days. Flood warnings have been […]
Man shot and killed at warehouse by Ft. Madison police officer
The state Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into a fatal shooting by a police officer in southeast Iowa. Responding to a call about a […]
Hampton-Dumont parents alerted to a student tuberculosis case
Public health officials will be at a northern Iowa high school before Christmas break to test students, staff and others who may have had close […]
Casey’s General Stores reports strong second quarter
The Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores convenience store chain report an increase in earnings for the second quarter. CEO Darren Rebelez talked about the results in […]
More propane is on the way
Iowa farmers who need propane to dry their grain, as well as to keep their livestock and homes warm, will soon be seeing relief from […]
Politics & Government
Memorial service set for former Congressman Berkley Bedell
A memorial celebration for former Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell will be held next summer in the Spirit Lake area. The 98-year-old Bedell died December 7th, three days after suffering a massive stroke in Naples, Florida. Bedell represented the former Sixth Congressional District in northwest Iowa for six terms. Iowa District Court Judge Jeff Neary interned […]
Business & Economy
Casey’s General Stores reports strong second quarter
The Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores convenience store chain report an increase in earnings for the second quarter. CEO Darren Rebelez talked about the results in a conference call with investors. “Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter were up 23 percent to $2.21, compared to a $1.80 a year ago. The results were driven […]
Sports
Upper Iowa football coach Tom Shea steps down
A restructuring of the football staff at Upper Iowa means the Peacocks are getting a new head coach. Vice President for Athletics Rick Hartzell announced late Tuesday that Tom Shea will transition to a new position with the program through the end of the 2020 season, becoming a special adviser to the head coach effective […]