by O. Kay Henderson | Jul 31, 2013 | News, Politics & Government
A Democrat who’s had his name on the Iowa’s statewide, General Election ballot eight times is still mulling the idea of running for governor in 2014. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald told Radio Iowa on Tuesday afternoon that he’s meeting privately...
by Matt Kelley | Jul 30, 2013 | Crime & Courts, News
A convicted sex offender was arrested in northeast Iowa this week for allegedly taking photos of nude minors. Dubuque Police Lieutenant Scott Baxter says a tip received on July 23rd led officers to arrest 47-year-old Randall Trenary of Hazel Green, Wisconsin....
by Dar Danielson | Jul 30, 2013 | Education, News, Top Story
A committee is examining a proposal that would allow the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls to give a discounted out-of-state rate on tuition for students from bordering states. UNI admissions director, Christie Kangas says the idea came from the parents of...
by Matt Kelley | Jul 30, 2013 | Business, News
Iowans will soon have an easier time traveling to southwest Florida. Allegiant Airlines has announced plans to offer direct flights from both Cedar Rapids and Des Moines to Punta Gorda Airport near Fort Myers. Des Moines International Airport General Manager Kevin...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Jul 30, 2013 | News, Religion, Top Story
A leader of the Catholic Church in Iowa is reacting to comments made Monday by Pope Francis, who says he’s not in a position to judge people based on their sexuality. Archbishop Michael Jackels, of the Dubuque Archdiocese, says the pope made it clear, no one but...