Iowa Soybeans Nearly Done Emerging
IOWA — Parts of Iowa saw heavy rain this last week but overall it was hot and dry according to the Iowa Crop Progress report. Farmers used the time to…
Home Show Expo Offers Design Ideas
WAUKEE, Iowa –You can get remodeling and decorating ideas by touring a new neighborhood this month. The HomeShowExpo kicks off July 13th. It’s located at The Reserve at Daybreak in…
First Case of West Nile Virus of 2019 Confirmed in Audubon County
AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa — An Audubon County man has tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first case confirmed in an Iowan in 2019. The Iowa Department of Public Health…
Acosta Resigns Amid Furor Over Epstein Plea Deal
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has announced Friday that Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned, a move that comes after furor over a plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein. Acosta…
Still Swimming at 90: Beaverdale Swim Instructor Calling it Quits After Seven Decades in the Water
DES MOINES, Iowa — Tom Cady may be turning 90 in just a few days, but when it comes to him and the water, he says he feels like one…
Vermeer Corporation Continues to Rebuild One Year After Destructive Tornado
PELLA, Iowa — It has almost been a year since an EF-3 tornado ripped through the Vermeer Corporation in Pella. Friday they are celebrating how much they have rebuilt in…
Festival Goers Expect New Layout at 80/35
DES MOINES, Iowa – Music Festival goers will experience a new layout at the 12th annual 80/35 Festival. There will now be two ‘ticketed area’ stages and three free stages.…
Animal Rescue League Rescues Cats from 4th Cat Hoarding Case in 10 Weeks
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is currently dealing with its fourth cat hoarding case in ten weeks bringing the total number of animals in their…
State Lawmakers Block Study Committee on New Medical Marijuana Bill
DES MOINES, Iowa –While the legislative session is over, a small group of lawmakers met at the Statehouse on Thursday to work on creating off-season committees. Some, like the Legislative…
Sports Betting Just Around the Corner in Iowa
ALTOONA, Iowa- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission held a hearing on proposed rules for sports betting in Iowa. There was testimony from two industry representatives. “For an Iowan to…
‘Pride Camp’ Connects LGBTQ Teens
DES MOINES, Iowa — Going to camp is a summer tradition for many kids but one camp about kick off is for kids who often feel excluded. “Pride Camp” gives…
Medicaid Director Defends $386 Million Increase in Spending
DES MOINES, Iowa — The head of Iowa’s Medicaid program says the sharp increase in the cost of the program is the price of improving benefits for members, not price…
2020 Iowa Caucus Voting Goes Virtual
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowans will have a new way to caucus in 2020. According to the Iowa Democratic Party people will be able to use their phone to caucus.…
Three Officers Assaulted at Iowa State Penitentiary
FORT MADISON, Iowa — Three corrections officers at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison were assaulted by inmates on Thursday. The Iowa Department of Corrections says the officers were…
Teachers Union Sues Betsy DeVos Over Loan Forgiveness Program
The American Federation of Teachers union sued Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Thursday, alleging the department has mismanaged a federal program that grants teachers and other public service workers loan forgiveness…