December usually means colder weather in Iowa, in addition to people putting a strain on their electrical systems with strings of colored lights inside and outside their homes. Captain Jeff Fiscus, with the Alden Fire Department, says if you're using a space heater, avoid the risk of fire by … [Read more...]
Four pet zebras and a horse shot and killed at rural Oelwein property
Investigators in northeast Iowa are looking for clues in a string of shootings that included four zebras and a horse Mike Henninger of rural Oelwein, whose property lies just inside the Buchanan County line, reported Sunday afternoon that one of his pet zebras was shot and killed. The dead animal … [Read more...]
Group proposes plan it says will help with the state housing shortage
A statewide association that provides technical assistance to Iowa cities, counties and businesses is backing an idea that could address the state's housing shortage and provide prisoners who'll be paroled some marketable job skills. The Iowa Association of Councils of Governments is offering to … [Read more...]
Cedar Falls moving toward the development of two convention centers
In less than a year, Cedar Falls will likely have two convention centers. Chris Bro Hospitality plans to expand its existing Hilton Garden Inn by 92 rooms and add meeting space for 700 people. A second proposed development a mile away includes a new 140-room hotel and banquet seating for … [Read more...]
Two killed in Pocahontas County accident
Authorities in northwest Iowa are releasing more details after two people were killed, two hurt, in a two-vehicle crash in Pocahontas County on Friday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2003 Ford Taurus driven by 24-year-old Kyle Lee Briggs of Denver, Iowa was eastbound on County … [Read more...]
Judge holds hearing in abortion bill lawsuit
The legal battle over Iowa’s heartbeat abortion law continued today with a hearing in Polk County District Court. Lawyers for Planned Parenthood and the ACLU are asking a judge to forgo a trial and declare the law unconstitutional. They say it would effectively ban almost all abortions in Iowa … [Read more...]
Grinnell College students willing to negotiate union disagreement
Members of a union for students who work in Grinnell College dining halls say they're still open to negotiating with administrators to avoid a prolonged legal battle. Grinnell College officials are asking federal regulators to nullify the union's vote to expand its membership to student assistants, … [Read more...]
Former Southwest Community College dean arrested on theft charge
A woman accused of using community college funds to pay for personal travel and wedding expenses has been charged with second degree theft. Beth Kulow, the former dean of student services at Southwestern Community College in Creston, was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Union County Law … [Read more...]
Misdemeanor charge filed against man who burned Orange City library books
A northwest Iowa man who burned four LGBTQ books from the Orange City Public Library has been charged with fifth degree criminal mischief. Sixty-two-year-old Paul Dorr of Orange City checked out five books on October 6 and burned them in protest of the Orange City Pride festival held October 19. … [Read more...]
Iowan who also lives in California saw destructive wildfire first hand
A part-time Iowan who lives in northern California much of the year reports he's safe after that state's deadliest and most destructive wildfire is finally out. Mathew Teague-Miller lives and works at Chico State University, about 15 miles from Paradise, a town that was wiped off the map by the … [Read more...]