Opening arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump begin in the U.S. Senate tomorrow. Sam Clovis of Hinton was co-chairman of Trump's 2016 campaign, then served in the Trump Administration until May of 2018. "I think what has been going on is to try to get rid of Trump from the start," … [Read more...]
Four 2020 candidates speak to Iowa State Education Association
One of the largest labor unions in Iowa hosted four of the Democratic presidential candidates today. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was first to speak Saturday at the Iowa State Education Association event. "To have strong public schools, you must have a strong ISEA," Klobuchar said, to … [Read more...]
Ottumwa native returns in musical about Canadian town’s help after September 11th
An Iowa native is coming home to the state this month as one of the stars in the touring Broadway production of "Come From Away." Harter Clingman, who grew up in Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids, is playing multiple roles in the musical, which is set just after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, … [Read more...]
City of Dubuque working on new high-tech traffic control system
The city of Dubuque has received a federal grant that will help it move ahead with a high-tech system to help keep traffic moving smoothly on city streets. Chandra Ravada is helping the city in his role with the East Central Intergovernmental Association. He says the city has a common basic … [Read more...]
Road conditions get worse, tow bans abound
The winter storm has caused several schools and businesses to close, and conditions have deteriorated throughout the day. afternoon. Plymouth County Sheriff Mike Van Otterloo says there've been no major problems thus far and he advises motorists to stay off the roadways. "Everybody get home stay … [Read more...]
Leaders of Iowa Democratic Party, Iowa GOP defend Caucuses
The chairmen of Iowa's two major political parties are both defending Iowa's first-in-the-nation Caucuses against critics say the state's population isn't diverse enough. Iowa GOP chairman Jeff Kaufman says Iowa's Caucuses give candidates a fair shot that they wouldn't have if the process started … [Read more...]
State tax incentives approved for Conagra’s Fort Madison project
State officials have awarded tax breaks to Conagra Foods for expansion of its facility in Fort Madison. Conagra bought the Pinnacle Foods plant in Fort Madison in late 2018. The company now plans to spend nearly $32 million buying new machinery and equipment to produce canned beans at the plant. … [Read more...]
Webster City doctor given 2 months jail time in Medicare fraud case
A Webster City physician was sentenced to two months in prison for making false statements on Medicare claims. Federal prosecutors say 76-year-old Joseph Latella also agreed Thursday to pay more than $316,000 in restitution. Latella pleaded guilty last July to one count of making false statements … [Read more...]
Heavy snow spreading across the state
The state DOT's 511 website shows the roads across much of Iowa's southwestern half are completely snow-covered, with blizzard warnings posted for 18 northwest Iowa counties. Visibility is down to a quarter-mile in some areas. Most of Iowa can expect three to six inches of snow by … [Read more...]
Women for Trump campaign across Iowa
President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law and two women who are part of Trump's 2020 campaign team held events in Sioux City and Des Moines Thursday. Lara Trump, who is married to Eric Trump, is a senior digital consultant to the president's re-election campaign and she's headlining events around … [Read more...]