(Update with more information from the DNR) A southern Iowa man killed in a hunting accident Sunday was apparently shot by another person in the large group he was with near Lake Red Rock. Iowa Department of Natural Resources spokesman Alex Murphy says 23-year-old Blake Schroder, of Leighton, … [Read more...]
Food Bank of Iowa sees an increase in need for November
The leader of the Food Bank of Iowa says they saw an increased demand in November and she doesn't expect that to drop off. Food Bank CEO, Michelle Book, says they had been distributing an average of one million pounds of food each month to their 55 counties. "We saw our distribution spike … [Read more...]
Cedar Falls moving toward the development of two convention centers
In less than a year, Cedar Falls will likely have two convention centers. Chris Bro Hospitality plans to expand its existing Hilton Garden Inn by 92 rooms and add meeting space for 700 people. A second proposed development a mile away includes a new 140-room hotel and banquet seating for … [Read more...]
Hunting accidents leave one person dead, one injured in Marion and Madison County
One person was killed and another injured in separate hunting accidents in south-central Iowa Sunday. The fatal accident was reported at 4:30 p.m. near Lake Red Rock in Marion County. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the victim is a man, but his name and other details … [Read more...]
Senator Ernst expects Whitaker to land on his feet
President Donald Trump has nominated William Barr to become the U.S. Attorney General, leaving the future of Iowa native who has been serving as acting Attorney General unknown. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says Matt Whitaker is a friend from Iowa and she recently talked with him about it. "Not sure … [Read more...]
Public Safety Commissioner and head of State Patrol to retire
Iowa's top public safety official and the chief of the Iowa State Patrol will both be retiring next month. Roxann Ryan and Jeff Ritzman will be stepping down on January 2, both ending careers of 36 years in public service. Ryan has served as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety the … [Read more...]
Two killed in Pocahontas County accident
Authorities in northwest Iowa are releasing more details after two people were killed, two hurt, in a two-vehicle crash in Pocahontas County on Friday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a 2003 Ford Taurus driven by 24-year-old Kyle Lee Briggs of Denver, Iowa was eastbound on County … [Read more...]
Attorneys from Orange City, Marshalltown suspended for sexual relationships with clients
The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of a western Iowa lawyer after he admitted to a sexual relationship with a client. The court has suspended the license of Michael Jacobsma for 30 days and ordered that he continue mental health counseling until he is released by his therapist. … [Read more...]
Wet fall washes away drought in all parts of Iowa
The soggy weather in recent months frustrated many farmers who were delayed in harvesting crops, but Iowa's wettest fall since 1941 has pulled the entire state out of drought conditions for the first time since May of last year. Tim Hall, coordinator of hydrology resources for the Iowa DNR, says … [Read more...]
With ethics complaint pending, Boulton not assigned to any senate panels
A Democratic state senator facing sexual misconduct allegations hasn't been assigned to any committees for the upcoming legislative session. Last month, a woman filed an ethics complaint alleging State Senator Nate Boulton of Des Moines had harassed her, before he was elected to the senate. … [Read more...]