The City Council in Sioux City is expected to vote to repeal the nearly decade old ban on pit bulls at its meeting this afternoon. Mayor Bob Scott says the vote will take place to comply with federal regulations under the Americans with Disability's and Fair Housing Regulations for individuals … [Read more...]
Future Ready Iowa summits continue effort to build state’s workforce
Around 20 Iowa communities are hosting local employers and state leaders this fall for what are known as Future Ready Iowa summits. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says it's an ideal opportunity to discuss Governor Kim Reynolds’ goal of continuing to build a skilled workforce in … [Read more...]
King says Ernst is the vulnerable 2020 candidate, not him
Republican Congressman Steve King is suggesting his run for a 10th tern in the U.S. House is in better shape than Republican Senator Joni Ernst's bid for a second term in the U.S. Senate. "I'm not the one that's vulnerable here any longer," King said. "Joni Ernst is the one we need to stand … [Read more...]
New Mississippi River bridge at I-74 is on track despite rumors
Construction of the new Interstate 74 bridge over the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities was making good progress this year until repeated flooding caused multiple delays. Project manager Danielle Alvarez says they are making good progress, as the four starting points for the huge arches are … [Read more...]
Buttigieg, Harris criticize Trump’s decision on Kurds
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg addressed hundreds of supporter Saturday night in Des Moines, telling the crowd keeping America safe means more than just "hugging the flag." "When I'm president, the United States in the world will not just be one more country scrapping for … [Read more...]
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is recognized as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month", and Cathy Van Maanen with the Le Mars officer of the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence says statistics show one in every three to four women will experience some type of domestic violence in her lifetime. "And … [Read more...]
Police search for suspect in Fort Dodge murder
A South Dakota man was killed in Fort Dodge Friday evening and police suspect he was shot during a drug deal. The victim is identified as 28 year old Mohammad Yaquib of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Police arrested a 16-year-old boy from Fort Dodge on Saturday morning on a charge of aiding and … [Read more...]
Biden says if he’s elected in 2020, he will not pardon Trump
Former Vice President Joe Biden today said if he's elected president, he will build on what he called "the squeaky clean...environment" of the Obama White House and have a policy for his family's work that's different than President Trump's. "No one in my family will have an office in the White … [Read more...]
More federal land in Iowa opened up for hunting
More federal land is being opened up for fishing and hunting in Iowa as part of the Trump administration’s move to make public land more accessible. Margaret Everson, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, says 1.4 million acres were added to open areas this year, including at Neal Smith Wildlife … [Read more...]
Second lawsuit challenges system for choosing judges
Another lawsuit challenging the updated process for selecting Iowa Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges was heard in Polk County District Court Friday. A judge dismissed the first lawsuit that claimed Republican lawmakers violated the constitution when they gave the governor an … [Read more...]