Hundreds gathered on the Iowa State University campus last night to remember the life of a celebrated student athlete. Celia Barquin Arozamena was murdered Monday while playing golf on a course in Ames. Anna Yurrick is a missionary with St. Thomas Aquinas Church. She knew Barquin through their … [Read more...]
New company plans to open in shuttered Tyson Foods plant in Cherokee
A newly formed company is planning to do business in a northwest Iowa Tyson Foods plant that was shut down in 2014. Bill Anderson, executive director for Cherokee Area Economic Development, says the Iowa Food Group has acquired the facility. The announcement falls on homecoming week for Cherokee … [Read more...]
Lawyer may seek a change of venue in Tibbetts murder case
The lawyer for the man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts says he may request a change of venue for the trial. Chad Frese is representing 24-year-old Cristhian Rivera, who is charged with killing the 20-year-old Tibbetts after following her on a run in her hometown of … [Read more...]
Senator Ernst says prospects for new Farm Bill starting to wane
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says negotiations on the next Farm Bill have "taken a turn" in the wrong direction. Ernst is the only Iowan on the committee of House and Senate members assigned to come up with a new five-year Farm Bill by the end of the month. "I don't think we're close and, … [Read more...]
Fiber optics project takes another step ahead in Charles City
Charles City leaders are moving forward with the next big step in a near $12 million fiber optics project to carry broadband internet, TV and telephones into homes and businesses. City administrator Steve Diers says this move will cost $380,000 to craft a business plan and map the proposed … [Read more...]
Governor answers questions about timing of district judge appointment
Governor Kim Reynolds has responded after questions about the timing of her recent appointment of a district court judge, saying the appointment was made by the constitutional deadline. The governor has 30 days to pick a new judge after names are submitted to her from the nominating commission. … [Read more...]
Accused murderer pleads not guilty, waives speedy trial in death of Mollie Tibbetts
The man accused of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts appeared in Powesheik County Court for arraignment today. Tibbetts disappeared while out for a run in her hometown of Brooklyn on July 18th. Investigators say surveillance video led them to arrest 24-year-old Cristhian Rivera, … [Read more...]
Company disputes report Lakota and Superior ethanol plants will close
Officials with Green Plains Renewable Energy are rejecting a Reuters report this week claiming the company is shutting down a pair of Iowa ethanol plants in Kossuth and Dickinson counties. Jim Stark is Vice President of Media Relations for Green Plains. "We are not closing any ethanol plants," … [Read more...]
National Climate Center says El Nino could impact Iowa’s winter
This is the last week of summer and forecasters at the National Climate Center are raising the odds of an El Nino weather pattern impacting our state soon. Meteorologist Dennis Todey, director of the U.S.D.A.'s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames, says we may see a shift within a few months. "We get into … [Read more...]
Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments for and against police traffic stops
The Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Tuesday where a Waterloo woman was stopped for having a license plate light out and ended up being charged with drunk driving. Attorney Theresa Wilson represented Scottize Brown, and argued traffic stops are often made under the pretext of minor … [Read more...]