The changes continue for the state's highest court. Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins announced today he will retire on March 13th. The 68-year-old Wiggins has been the Acting Chief Justice since the death of Chief Justice Mark Cady in November. Wiggins is a Chicago native who got his law … [Read more...]
Iowa facing two storms with snow through the weekend
Snow ordinances have been activated, schools are letting out early and some presidential candidates have canceled appearances here as a snowstorm is moving in. National Weather Service Meteorologist, Kory Martin, says the snow totals today are different than what was projected Thursday. "In the … [Read more...]
Family of Colo couple releases statement about their deaths
The family of a central Iowa couple found dead Wednesday have released a statement about their deaths. The Story County Sheriff says 79-year-old Richard and 78-year-old Charlotte Davis, who were husband and wife, were found dead in their Colo home from an apparent murder-suicide. The family … [Read more...]
Regulators approve Alliant electric rate increase, require review of customer relations
The Iowa Utilities Board has given final approval to an agreement with Alliant Energy electric rate increase. Alliant had requested an increase of $204 million in revenue from residential customers. The amount was reduced to $127 million to give the company a 9.5% return. The agreement also … [Read more...]
State Ombudsman sees another increase in complaints in last fiscal year
The State Ombudsman says her office saw the fifth straight year where they took more complaints and information requests. Ombudsman Kristie Hirschman says they had 5,406 contacts during fiscal year 2019 -- an increase of seven percent. "Everything in all categories just seems to be increasing," … [Read more...]
Two found dead at residence in Colo
Update- The Story County Sheriff's Department has identified the couple as 79-year-old Richard Davis and his wife 78-year-old Charlotte Davis. No other details were released on the cause of death. Previous story: The Story County Sheriff's Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide … [Read more...]
Groups weigh in on rules for seclusion rooms in public hearing
One of the groups that pushed to limit the use of seclusion rooms in Iowa schools says it supports a revision of the rules that will go before the State Board of Education. The proposed new rules say students can be removed from class and isolated in a seclusion room only to prevent bodily injury … [Read more...]
Former College Community bus driver facing charges
A former eastern Iowa school bus driver is facing charges after a report of inappropriate behavior. The College Community School District sent a notice to parents Monday that 57-year-old Thomas Alan Williams was fired from his job as a bus driver after a report of inappropriate behavior toward a … [Read more...]
The past year ends up ninth wettest on record
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the month of December was warmer than average for the second straight year. "We were actually six degrees above average statewide. The average temperature was 28.9 degrees," Glisan says. "It's interesting, last December 2018, we were 5.1 degrees above … [Read more...]
Now is the time to get your tax info ready for filing
You still have weeks before you need to file your federal tax returns -- but an IRS spokesman says now is the time to be sure you have all the paperwork ready. Chris Miller says organize the 2019 tax documents you already have and add to them as the other year end information comes in. "Gather … [Read more...]