The statewide average cost of gasoline rose several more pennies a gallon to set another record today, but the travel forecast for Memorial Day weekend calls for it to be the busiest in years. Meredith Mitts, spokeswoman for AAA-Iowa, says despite the high price to fill the tank, people are ready … [Read more...]
Child on trike dies after being run over near Baxter
A child was run over and killed near Baxter in rural Marshall County. Investigators say the accident happened shortly after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a vehicle was backing from a residential garage when the driver backed over a young child who was riding a … [Read more...]
Iowa Special Olympics Summer games set to open in Ames
The opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games are scheduled for Thursday in Ames. Karen Whitman, spokeswoman for Special Olympics Iowa, says this marks the first time since 2019 that this will be an in-person event for athletes with intellectual disabilities. "In the last … [Read more...]
Early primary voting starts with lots of changes following redistricting
Today is a key day in kicking off the state's primary election process. Woodbury County Elections Commissioner Pat Gill says it marks 20 days out from the election. "And that's when we can start mailing ballots to people who have requested absentee ballots and also that really marks the occasion … [Read more...]
Investigation finds former Silver City clerk took money for her own use
A special investigation by the state auditor's office has found the former city clerk of Silver City took thousands of city dollars for personal use. Auditors reviewed the city's financial transactions over a four-year period and concluded former City Clerk Artema Gray made more than $42,000 … [Read more...]
Low Missouri River levels means less electric production
Due to low runoff into the Missouri River basin, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts power production from the six main stem dams will be about 77% of normal this year. Electricity from the dams is distributed through the Western Area Power Administration, where spokeswoman Lisa Meiman says … [Read more...]
Sioux City helping renters understand their rights
The Sioux City Human Rights Commission is working to educate tenants about their housing rights and hosted a fair housing workshop Monday to help renters advocate for themselves. Commission director Karen Mackey says it’s especially important now to understand your rights as the competitive … [Read more...]
Greyhound racing comes to an end in Iowa
Greyhound racing in Iowa ended its 37-year run Sunday as the final races were held at the Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque. Greyhound races started there in June of 1985. The Iowa legislature approved a plan seven years ago to phase out the greyhound parks in Dubuque and Council Bluffs due to the … [Read more...]
Colfax man’s body found in Des Moines River
The body of a man who went missing after a boat capsized in central Iowa has been found on the Des Moines River. The body of 34-year-old Dustin Dittmer of Colfax was recovered just before 7 a.m. Saturday near the Bennington boat ramp, according to Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholt. Dittmer … [Read more...]
Sculptures of prehistoric beasts on display in Sioux City
A group of "Scraposaurs" has been posted outside Sioux City's Lewis and Clark Center. Dale Lewis -- a sculptor who works with scrap metal -- created the traveling display of 14 prehistoric creatures, including a sculpture that looks like one of the most famous of all dinosaurs. "I titled him … [Read more...]