by O. Kay Henderson | Nov 30, 2015 | News, Politics & Government, Top Story
Governor Terry Branstad says there’s no need to delay his Medicaid managed care plan due to last week’s recommendation that the contract with one of the private companies be terminated. “I see no reason for (a delay),” Bransad says. “The...
by Matt Kelley | Nov 30, 2015 | News, Outdoors
Three siblings who grew up on a farm in southwest Iowa will be honored early next year for their actions in selling the property. Dale Nimrod says his father died of cancer not long after purchasing the farm, near Stanton in Montgomery County, in 1944. Nimrod’s...
by Matt Kelley | Nov 30, 2015 | Education, Human Interest, News
Iowa college students who speak Japanese and who long to experience what it would be like to live on the island nation are being offered an opportunity to spend a full year there. Kassi Wheeler, international program manager for Iowa Sister States, says they’re...
by O. Kay Henderson | Nov 29, 2015 | News, Politics & Government
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is making a three-day campaign lap around the state, with stops in 14 cities. “I just want to say thank you all for being here. Thank you for standing up. I’m here asking for your support, asking for your help. We...
by Todd Kimm | Nov 29, 2015 | Sports
The winner will be officially in but the playoffs begin on Saturday for Iowa and Michigan State when they collide in the Big Ten Championship Game in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Hawkeyes completed a perfect 12-0 regular season and were fourth in last week’s College...