A federal judge says the Iowa Department of Human Services must stop using a physical restraint at the Boys State Training School in Eldora. The […]
State to send absentee ballot forms to every Iowa voter
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says the state will mail an absentee ballot request form to every active registered voter in the state — […]
Oskaloosa company increases production of power cords for ventilators
An Oskaloosa business has a key role in helping treat those who have the coronavirus. Interpower president Bob Wersen says his company makes electrical cords […]
Senator Grassley urges you to fill out Census form
With so many Iowans spending more time at home lately, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it’s the ideal opportunity for them to take a few […]
Worth County native living through coronavirus outbreak in Japan
A northern Iowa native who lives in China encourages Iowans to stay home as much as they can to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Ian […]
Iowa pet food plants stay open with coronavirus precautions
Iowa’s three largest pet food manufacturing facilities continue to operate with coronavirus guidelines in place. Purina’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Kurt Venator says the 1,000 plus […]
Governor says Iowa’s private sector making medical supplies
Governor Kim Reynolds says private businesses and volunteers are stepping up to deal with shortages of medical supplies. “If we know something about Iowans, it’s […]
If there’s another stimulus bill, Ernst says prioritize health care
Senator Joni Ernst is not yet sure a fourth federal stimulus package will be needed, but if one is developed, Ernst says it should include […]
Politics & Government
Judge orders restraints removed from Eldora Training School
A federal judge says the Iowa Department of Human Services must stop using a physical restraint at the Boys State Training School in Eldora. The judge called the restraints a form of torture in a ruling on a case brought by former students at the facility who sued the state over the use of restraints […]
Business & Economy
Oskaloosa company increases production of power cords for ventilators
An Oskaloosa business has a key role in helping treat those who have the coronavirus. Interpower president Bob Wersen says his company makes electrical cords for various products. That includes cords for ventilators that are used in hospitals to treat patients with respiratory problems like those caused by COVID-19. Wersen says Interpower has extra capacity […]
Sports
Iowa’s Lee named nation’s top wrestler
Iowa junior Spencer Lee has been named winner of the 2020 WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy, presented annually to the nation’s most dominant college wrestler. He earned 51 of a possible 56 first-place votes. The award was announced Monday by Win Magazine publisher, Bryan Van Kley. “Winning the Hodge Trophy and being recognized by […]