More than 2,600 athletes from across Iowa are converging on Ames this afternoon for the start of the Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games. Karen Whitman, spokeswoman for Special Olympics Iowa, says there was a torch lighting ceremony in Des Moines this morning and law officers are running a relay … [Read more...]
Book chronicles successes and failures of some prominent Iowans
An author from central Iowa has written a book that focuses on the successes -- and stumbles -- of some of the state's most well-known figures. Aaron Putze of Ankeny says his non-fiction book, "You Are Destined for Greatness," is a compilation of lessons learned by those who have excelled in … [Read more...]
Iowa breweries, wineries, distilleries may now make other forms of alcohol
Governor Kim Reynolds was at an award-winning brewery in Decorah today for a ceremony to approve a law that will likely expand the variety of alcoholic beverages produced in the state. The new law, which takes effect July 1, lets state-licensed beer makers, wineries and distilleries get another … [Read more...]
Charles City given special designation by AARP
A northern Iowa community is the second in the stat to be designated an "age-friendly town." AARP has designated Charles City as the next livable community in Iowa. The city has been piloting the program since October and submitted an application last month. A "livable community" must be a safe … [Read more...]
Application deadline for Century and Heritage farms is approaching
Applications for this year's Iowa Century and Iowa Heritage Farms are due soon. Becky Lorenz coordinates the program at the Iowa Department of Agriculture, which singles out the state's long-time family farms. "A Heritage Farm has 150 years of continuous ownership in the same family, while a … [Read more...]
Mollie Tibbetts remembered on what would have been her 21st birthday
Friends and family in Brooklyn remembered University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts Wednesday on what would have been her 21st birthday. Tibbetts was murdered in July while out on a run. Mollie’s cousin, Morgan Collum, says they want people to remember Mollie by donating to worthy causes. One of … [Read more...]
Iowans asked to help Stamp Out Hunger this weekend
U.S. Postal Service letter carriers across Iowa will be doing more than just delivering the mail this Saturday, according to Harley Tapper, the postmaster of Webster City. Tapper says, "Letter carriers, both city and rural, will be picking up non-perishable food items to support the local food … [Read more...]
Logan’s Law honors Charles City teen who died in 2017 ATV crash
The bill named after a Charles City teen who died after sustaining brain injuries in an ATV accident is now law. The law will let people signal their intentions to be an organ and tissue donor when they buy a hunting or fishing license. Governor Kim Reynolds was in Logan Luft's hometown this … [Read more...]
New crime in Iowa: falsely claiming a pet is a service animal
Governor Kim Reynolds has approved a new state law that forbids landlords from charging extra pet fees to a renter who has a service animal. In addition, people in a grocery store, restaurant or other public place who falsely claim their pet is a service animal can be charged with a simple … [Read more...]
Driving tour of northern Iowa wildlife refuge opens Saturday
A special driving tour route through the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge in northern Iowa will open this Saturday and end at sundown on Mother's Day -- Sunday, May 12th. Ed Meendering, the refuge manager, says the tour route will be open from sunrise to sunset. "We recommend people bring a … [Read more...]