NEWS
Iowa to see more storms, more rain
The National Weather Service says more April showers are on the way for parts of Iowa. Meteorologist Craig Cogil says the system that brought recent rains has stuck around and will be active again tonight. "We'll see additional threats for showers and thunderstorms...
GOP lawmaker says it’s time for Iowa Senate debate of pipeline-related bill
northwest Iowa lawmaker is urging his fellow Republicans to pressure GOP leaders to allow senate debate of a bill that addresses the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. Republican Senator Lynn Evans of Aurelia delivered a five minute speech on the senate floor,...
Iowa teens hear about real world consequences of drunk driving
It's Prom season for Iowa high schoolers and the Iowa State Patrol is holding a series of educational talks at schools across the state, warning teens of the dangers they may encounter during the ritual of spring. Trooper Paul Gardner, who's based in Fort Dodge, says...
Iowa’s early corn, soybean planting slightly ahead of last year
The U.S.D.A. Ag report shows farmers got started on planting, but wet weather and storms slowed up some of the progress. The report shows 18% of the projected corn crop was planted by Sunday. That's three days ahead of last year and five days ahead of the five-year...
Iowa school ‘safety assessment teams’ bill sent to governor
The legislature has sent the governor a bill to let schools assemble "safety assessment teams" that could share information about students who might pose a threat. Republican Senator Dan Dawson of Council Bluffs said people from the local, county and state offices...
Stolen ‘Hawkeye colors’ car the subject of a police search
Authorities in central Iowa are asking the public for help in spotting a distinctive -- and stolen -- vehicle. The 2017 Dodge Charger is bright yellow with a black hood, roof and trunk. Its owner met with an interested buyer on Sunday afternoon in Des Moines, but...
Iowa event to raise awareness, research funds for one of the deadliest cancers
One of the most lethal types of cancer is the focus of an event in central Iowa this weekend that will gather survivors from all corners of the state, along with advocates and loved ones of those who’ve died from it. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer...
Iowa’s Community Colleges see a slight increase in emrollment
The Iowa Department of Education's Community College Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says there were 119,310 students enrolled in the 15 schools in 2024. "This is a slight uptick, 1.8% over the previous year, but we know that credit enrollment has annually declined an...
Bill requires disclosure of lead in Iowa’s water service lines
A bill that's cleared the Iowa House would require anyone selling real estate to let potential buyers know if lead service lines bring water to the home or building. "The service line includes the pipe from the water main to the water meter and does not include...
Iowa House votes to create state psilocybin program
The Iowa House has passed a bill to legalize the use of psilocybin, often called magic mushrooms, as medical treatment for certain conditions, like post-traumatic stress disorder. Treatments would have to be monitored in a clinical setting by a provider who holds a...
Mason City police say body found believed to be missing teen
The Mason City Police Chief believes a body found this weekend is that of a 19-year-old, reported missing by his family on April 4th. Shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday, MCPD was called to a report of a body in the Winnebago River at East Park in Mason City. Officers...
Former aide to Reynolds and Branstad exploring a run for governor
A state senator who was Governor Kim Reynolds' budget director is exploring a run for governor. "I want to listen to Iowans. I want to see if the support is there and understand what issues are important and then make a decision," Mike Bousselot of Ankeny said during...
