Polk County’s auditor says he’ll issue a decision soon after hearing testimony over a challenge to the address Senate Republican Leader Jack Whitver listed on […]
Historic Des Moines theatre to reopen soon after extensive remodel
After being closed nearly four years, the only remaining historic movie theater in Des Moines will reopen under new management in just over two weeks. […]
Carroll police chief says early morning shooting likely a case of self-defense
Carroll’s police chief says his department’s initial investigation indicates a man who was critically wounded early this morning was shot in self-defense. Carroll Police Chief […]
Jet flying from Iowa crash lands in Arkansas
A small jet that took off from eastern Iowa last night crash-landed in Arkansas. Multiple media outlets say the private Learjet 45 flew out of […]
Iowa’s governor urging congress to repeal military’s COVID vaccine mandate
Governor Kim Reynolds is among 21 Republican governors who’re asking congress to repeal the COVID vaccine mandate for America’s soldiers. Governor Reynolds, in a written […]
Gala celebrating Iowa set for December 9th
The 11th annual Celebrate Iowa Gala organized by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is rapidly approaching. The Department’s Michael Morain, says they dig into […]
Corps of Engineers to study possible changes in Missouri River levees
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is agreeing to consider changes to levees along the Missouri River in an effort to avoid a repeat of […]
Ex-state worker to pay restitution after inflating husband’s pay by $57,000
A former state employee admits she manipulated her husband’s timesheets to inflate his pay by tens of thousands of dollars. Renae Rapp was an administrative […]
Business & Economy
After Black Friday, shop Iowa’s small businesses on Saturday
While retailers nationwide are bracing for a shopping extravaganza on this Black Friday, locally-owned merchants across Iowa are hoping for a bigger boost tomorrow. Jayne Armstrong, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office, says Small Business Saturday is a crucial day for the state’s consumers to “Be Loyal, Buy Local.” “It’s just […]