A new “Safe and Sound Iowa” smart phone app is available to let Iowans anonymously report school-related safety concerns. “This tool helps identify and provide […]
Update: DPS reports at least 30 schools had swatting calls this morning
The commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety says at least 30 school district received swatting calls this morning. Those are calls where someone […]
Senator Grassley says Trump supporters can speak up in peaceful manner
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says if there are demonstrations today related to the anticipated arrest of former President Donald Trump, he hopes things don’t get […]
Several Iowa schools dealing with ‘swatting’ calls today
Several schools in Iowa are dealing with fake calls today about possible shootings at district buildings. Classes were canceled at Clinton High School amid reports […]
Warmer days are on the way
Spring arrived on the calendar Monday, and National Weather Service Meteorologist Rod Donovan, says we’ll see it show up on the thermometer as March winds […]
ISU Extension course provides info on becoming a beekeeper
Many people in Iowa are buzzing about beekeeping and producing their own honey, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering an introductory course […]
Large scale search for illegal contraband underway in Anamosa prison
The movement of inmates inside the Anamosa State Penitentiary is being restricted after three inmates became unresponsive this weekend due to exposure to some sort […]
House Democrats say no more Rx requirement for contraceptives
House Democrats are planning to push to make contraceptives, like the pill, available without a prescription. Representative Lindsay James, a Democrat from Dubuque, says pharmacists […]
Politics & Government
Safe+Sound Iowa app launched for anonymous school safety concerns
A new “Safe and Sound Iowa” smart phone app is available to let Iowans anonymously report school-related safety concerns. “This tool helps identify and provide intervention to students in crisis before they hurt themselves or others,” says special agent Don Schnitker, chief of the Governor’s School Safety Bureau. “Safe+Sound Iowa is designed to prevent violence, […]
Business & Economy
Bankers Association president says Iowa institutions are sound
With the recent collapse of two U.S. banks, one based in California, the other in New York, some Iowans may be concerned about the stability of their local financial institutions. Ron Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association, says there’s nothing to worry about, as the banks that failed were run much differently […]
Sports
Iowa plays Auburn in NCAA Tournament
Iowa opens the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham this afternoon against Auburn. It’s Iowa fourth straight appearance in the tournament. The game will be played about two hours from the Auburn campus. “I don’t think anybody is going to think much about that”, said Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. “We see a lot of hostile environments in […]