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Sioux County supervisors to hold hearing on rules for data centers
The Sioux County Planning and Zoning commission has recommended approval of proposed data center rules and the Board of Supervisors is expected to hold the first hearing on them September 29th. County Zoning Director Shane Walter says the proposal sets some very rigid...
Parts of Iowa have already set September rainfall records
There's still more than ten days left in September -- but it is already one of the wettest in history for some parts of Iowa. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the amount of rain so far this month is unprecedented. “It's been extremely unusual, and I don't piece...
Vance headlines Council Bluffs rally for Iowa GOP candidates
Vice President JD Vance headlined a rally in Council Bluffs today to boost Iowa Republican candidates on the November. Vance also touted the Trump Adminsitration's record on immigration and tax policy as well as trade. "My friends, what's on the ballot in November is...
Iowa schools wary of threats involving Cat in the Hat videos
Iowa parents and students are being warned about a disturbing social media trend that features sinister versions of a beloved children's book character. Estherville Lincoln Central Superintendent Andy Armstead says the school resource officer first told him about the...
Iowans balk at gas price bounce, and diesel is more expensive than ever before
Iowa motorists may be rethinking any planned autumn road trips after gasoline prices took another jump this week, while diesel prices have again hit a record high. AAA-Iowa reports the current statewide average is $4.40 for a gallon of gas, a bounce of 35-cents since...
Iowa Cattlemen’s Association unveils 2026 legislative priorities
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association plans to ask the 2026 Iowa legislature to cap and limit interest rates in Iowa's Beginning Farmer Program. Bryan Whaley, the association's CEO, said eligibility rules should be expanded, too, to help young farmers acquire land and...
Suspect extradited to Iowa from Tennessee to face child sex abuse charge
A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he drove to Iowa to sexually assault a girl. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says it learned last October that 22-year-old Reuben Justice of Chattanooga, Tennessee, communicated online with a female...
Sand asked in town hall about legalizing recreational marijuana in Iowa
Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, has suggested Iowa should legalize recreational marijuana and adopt the same kind of regulations imposed on alcohol. Sand described the limitations he'd seek during a town hall in Dallas County this week. "Now when I...
Regents approve naming UNI center after Senator Chuck Grassley
The Board of Regents has approved a new center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls that will be named after Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife. UNI president Mark Nook says the center has been in the works for several years. "This is a request to...
UI proposes research lab to study more ways to whip cancer
The University of Iowa is taking steps toward creating a new institute devoted to developing cancer-fighting drugs. The institute, abbreviated as CANDID, would focus on accelerating new drug development from the lab to early clinical trials. Kevin Kregel, the UI's...
University of Iowa, Iowa State University building projects approved
The University of Iowa has received approval to move ahead with five construction projects, including the renovation or replacement of the Memorial Union parking ramp. UI vice president Rod Lehnertz says the ramp was built in 1964 and the design is outdated. "With a...
Drought Monitor shows dry and drought conditions in 15% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows about 15% of Iowa is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought conditions, a big drop from a year ago. Last year at this time a quarter of the state was considered to be in a drought or abnormally dry. This week's...
