What may be Iowa's first tornado of 2019 claimed a life early this morning in the southwest corner of the state. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chad Hahn says there is severe storm damage in both Adair and Cass counties and at least one house was destroyed south of the city of Adair. … [Read more...]
Delaney says infrastructure must be designed to deal with climate change
Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney was in Pacific Junction Tuesday, visiting with a couple who are among the hundreds of southwest Iowans who still can't live in their homes more than two months after the Missouri River flooding began. Jason and Fran Parr have torn the walls and … [Read more...]
Benefit concert planned for Missouri River flood victims
Musicians from across the region will lend their talents to a benefit concert later this week, the proceeds from which will go to the victims of this spring's Missouri River flooding. The Shamrock Theater in the southwest Iowa town of Imogene is hosting "Floodstock 2019" on Friday night. … [Read more...]
One dead as suspected tornado destroys home near Adair
One person died, another was injured, during a possible tornado touchdown early this morning in western Iowa's Adair County. The Adair County Sheriff's office received a cellular 911 call at around about a residence that sustained damage one-half mile southeast of the Adair City limits. Emergency … [Read more...]
O’Rourke critical of Trump’s ‘go-it-alone’ trade confrontation with China
Former Texas Congressman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke says President Trump's trade policies have destroyed decades of work to open foreign markets to U.S. corn, soybeans and other commodities. An Iowa farmer asked O'Rourke about the issue during a "town hall" in Des … [Read more...]
#StopTheBan rallies in Iowa, including group inside Iowa capitol
Abortion supporters rallied at the Iowa Capitol Tuesday, part of nationwide protests against new abortion restrictions in other states. "This is an attack on each and every single one of us," Erin Davison-Rippey, stae director for Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, said. " It is an attack on … [Read more...]
Adams County Sheriff sued after charging Red Oak man for critical Facebook post
The ACLU of Iowa is suing the Adams County Sheriff's Department -- claiming a simple misdemeanor harassment charge filed against a Red Oak man violated his free speech rights. The charge was filed after Jon Goldsmith made an obscenity-laden Facebook post criticizing the way Deputy Cory Dorsey … [Read more...]
Sentencing delayed for Iowa ‘Bachelor’ involved in fatal wreck
There's been a delay in the sentencing of a former reality TV star involved in a deadly crash on a rural Iowa road. Chris Soules of Arlington was featured on "The Bachelor" in 2015. He was originally charged with a felony for leaving the scene of the fatal accident near Aurora two years ago. … [Read more...]
Proposed virtual reality video will teach about dangers of drowsy driving
Zero Fatalities Iowa has won a national grant to continue its efforts to educate drivers about the dangers of driving drowsy. Tracey Bramble of the Iowa DOT says the started the campaign two years ago with displays in rest areas that look like the Pac Man game and say "Don't let the Sleepyzzz get … [Read more...]
Dressbarn stores to close, including 10 in Iowa
The 10 "Dressbarn" stories in Iowa are closing. The parent company that owns the budget clothing chain is shutting down all 650 Dressbarn stores in the United States. The company also owns Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant and executives say the compamy will shift focus to more profitable brands. A … [Read more...]