by Matt Kelley | Aug 29, 2013 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News, Weather
The recent hot and dry spell has prompted the U.S. Drought Monitor to list nearly a quarter of Iowa in “severe drought.” A week ago, none of the state was in that category. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker says it’s clearly very dry across Iowa,...
by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 29, 2013 | Military, News, Politics & Government
Congressman Tom Latham — a Republican from Clive — and Congressman Bruce Braley — a Democrat from Waterloo — both say President Obama should get congressional approval before launching an attack on Syria. However, Latham would likely vote...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 29, 2013 | Health & Medicine, News
An eastern Iowa girl is among the first patients to show significant progress in a potential treatment for a blood disorder. When 10-year-old Caitlyn Hill was checked into the St. Louis Children’s Hospital, she had sickle cell anemia. Now, she shows no sign of...
by Matt Kelley | Aug 29, 2013 | News, Weather
The extended heat wave that’s hit the Midwest this week is taking its toll on livestock, especially cattle. Nebraska officials report several hundred deaths in feedlots across that state, but so far, Iowa producers have been spared. Iowa State University Beef...
by Todd Kimm | Aug 29, 2013 | Sports
The college football season kicks off in Des Moines tonight as Drake plays host the Grand View. Coming off back-to-back Pioneer Football League championships the Bulldogs take an experienced defense into the new season but coach Chris Creighton says there are always a...