The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival is back after being canceled in 2020 and enduring rain in 2019. Festival executive director, Joe Gonzalez, says he’s glad the weather forecast looks good for the weekend. And this year, there are even more sponsors to help make up for two years of lower … [Read more...]
As Grassley runs for 8th term, GOP challenger says age an issue
Republican Chuck Grassley announced at 4 a.m. today on Twitter that he will seek an 8th term in the U.S. Senate. Grassley posted a short video a few hours later, after sunrise. "Hey there," Grassley said. "I'm running for reelection. It's the right thing to do for Iowa." Grassley has said he's … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Hinson supports Senator Grassley’s decision
First District Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has publicly stated she would consider a run for the U.S. Senate if fellow Republican Chuck Grassley decided not to run again. Grassley announced early this morning he is running, and Hinson says she supports that decision. "I'm on Team Grassley, we need … [Read more...]
Fake text messages about voter registration going out
You may have recently received a text message that makes it look like you aren’t registered to vote, but county and state election officials say the text isn't from them. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate as well as many county auditors on Thursday posted social media messages that there’s a text … [Read more...]
Remains of Iowa sailor killed at Pearl Harbor return to Exira
The funeral for a western Iowa man who died “on a date which will live in infamy,” will be held tomorrow in Audubon County. Eli Olsen, of Exira, was a 23-year-old Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class and a storekeeper onboard the USS Oklahoma, when it was sunk and rolled over on December 7th, 1941 during … [Read more...]
IEDA approves rules for grant program targeted at small meat processors
The Iowa Economic Development Board recently approved the rules for a new fund designed to help small meat processors. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson, Kannan Kappleman, says the agency is charged with handing out the $750,000. "The fund provides financial assistance in the form … [Read more...]
Exercise touted as the way to improve physical and mental health in wake of COVID
Even for Iowans who never came down with COVID-19, a health care professional says the prolonged pandemic is taking a heavy toll on our mental and physical health. Ruth Kern-Scott, regional director of a chain of physical therapy centers, says they're continuing to see more and more clients who … [Read more...]
Grassley announces he’ll seek 8th term in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley announced at 4 o'clock this morning that he is running for re-election. Grassley's campaign account on Twitter features a GIF of the Senator running, plus a photo of Grassley in a corn field, with a sentence quoting Grassley as saying he "has a lot more to do, for … [Read more...]
As Reynolds holds 2021 fundraiser, two Democrats in field as potential 2022 challengers
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds confirmed in June that she plans to seek reelection in 2022, but she does not intend to use her campaign fundraiser tomorrow to formally kick off her bid for a second full term. Two Democrats have been actively campaigning for the chance to challenge … [Read more...]
Lung Association calls on adults to get tetanus, diptheria, pertussis vaccine
Iowans are hearing plenty about flu shots and COVID-19 boosters, but a lung doctor says another vaccine needs to share the spotlight. It's called T-Dap, for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, a spokesman for the American Lung Association in Iowa, says pertussis or … [Read more...]