A fisherman has donated the remains of a wooden boat found at the bottom of West Lake Okoboji to the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum in Arnolds Park. Chad Thompson of Spirit Lake determined the engine was made in 1937. "When I got it up and in the garage, we did take and put a wrench on it and … [Read more...]
Crops in some areas of the state showing signs of stress
The new varieties of corn have made the old standard "knee-high" by the Fourth of July a thing of the past as corn in some areas is already five to six feet high. Iowa State University Field Agronomist, Angie Rieck-Hinz says the differences in rainfall are really starting to show in her … [Read more...]
Spencer city worker fired after investigation of alleged racial incident
Officials with the City of Spencer have fired an employee after the woman was accused of being part of a racial incident last week. An internal investigation was conducted after the City of Spencer received a complaint following the incident Wednesday evening at the Spencer Walmart that led to … [Read more...]
Grassley encourages Iowans to wear a face mask when they’re not at home
Senator Chuck Grassley plans to attend events in 29 different Iowa counties over the next two weeks -- and he'll be wearing a face covering everywhere he goes and encouraging others to do the same. "To make sure everyone stays healthy and safe, we'll be following CDC and Iowa state public health … [Read more...]
Tropical storm rain the only major June weather event
State climatologist Justin Glisan says Iowa was a divided state in June when it came to rainfall. "If we use I-35 as a dividing line -- eastern Iowa was above average for rainfall. Anywhere from four to six inches in northeastern Iowa," according to Glissan. "And then we go to the western part of … [Read more...]
Sioux City hotel, closed since 1976, schedules reopening next month
A long-shuttered Sioux City hotel will reopen in August and reservations are already being taken for its luxury apartments. The Warrior Hotel and the adjacent Davidson Building will be an Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel with 148 rooms. Alex Cherubin, with Restoration Iowa, says demand … [Read more...]
Indigenous group seeks removal of statehouse statues, mural
The Indigenous activist group Seeding Sovereignty are asking state lawmakers to remove two monuments on the state capitol grounds. The group held a rally at the statehouse on the 4th of July. Christine Nobiss spoke in front of a statue that's described by a state website as a pioneer man and his … [Read more...]
Muscatine’s mayor issues face covering mandate
The mayor of Muscatine has issued a proclamation for a city-wide face covering mandate starting at 6 a.m. today. Muscatine Mayor Diana Broderson said she's concerned by growing COVID-19 caseloads in neighboring areas. "Our numbers aren't terrible right this minute. If we wait 'til they are, it's … [Read more...]
New state law says: Let them sell lemonade
A new state law that took effect this week ensures Iowa kids have a right to sell lemonade, cookies, and other types of food and non-alcoholic drinks. Senator Roby Smith of Davenport said a number of states have enacted similar laws. "In 2011, Coralville Police shut down a lemonade stand operated … [Read more...]
UNI project aims to improve ‘religious literacy’
A professor of religious studies at the University of Northern Iowa has landed a $10,000 grant to create what will be called the Iowa Religious Literacy Project. Professor Mike Graziano says the funds will help to organize a professional development seminar to guide Iowa public school teachers … [Read more...]