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Iowa vouchers drive inequality

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds greets school children before signing a bill that creates education savings accounts, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023,

Iowa auditors directed to reinstate voters improperly removed from rolls

Some Iowa voters were improperly removed from registration rolls by county election officials after challenges to their registration status were filed too close to the election, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said Wednesday.

Iowa’s governor says Trump will restructure government if he gets a second term

Governor Kim Reynolds says if Donald Trump becomes president again, he will dramatically reduce the size of the federal government. “The waste has to be just — and you all know it — astronomical,” Reynolds said early this morning during a speech at the Westside Conservative Club in Urbandale.

Voters were removed from Iowa’s rolls improperly, an election official says

Iowa’s top election official says that some voters were improperly removed from registration rolls by county election officials after challenges to their registration status were filed too close to the election.

Iowa teen killed after being trapped by skid loader on farm

A 15-year-old from Ryan, Iowa is dead after a farm accident Monday evening in Linn County.The Linn County Sheriff's Office says Logan Paul was trapped between a

Iowa House District 38 Candidate Q&A: Brad Magg

1. Introduce/Reintroduce yourself to voters and explain why you are running.

How to celebrate Día de los Muertos around Iowa

The Day of the Dead is celebrated primarily Nov. 1 and 2. Families celebrate the Mexican holiday by gathering together, building altars called ofrendas and honoring deceased family members by sharing memories,

Iowa backup QB Brendan Sullivan in spotlight vs. Wisconsin

Brendan Sullivan is expected to make his first start at quarterback for Iowa when the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin in Iowa City on Saturday night in a Big Ten matchup of teams with identical records.

After Iowa auditor report, agency says it has met federal nursing home inspection rules

Last month, the Iowa State Auditor's office released a report that found Iowa was lagging in nursing home inspections.

Iowa man completes decadelong quest to visit every Pizza Ranch

Halkias, a 38-year-old resident of Davenport, Iowa, began visiting Pizza Ranch restaurants as a hobby in 2014. He said he started visiting different locations while dating a woman

Does Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson have a shot at Shonn Greene’s 2008 program rushing record?

Through Iowa’s first eight games of the 2008 season, Shonn Greene had 1,154 rushing yards. Through eight games in 2024, Kaleb Johnson has 1,144 rushing yards.

Serial killer’s victims buried near Omaha? Questions persist on rural Iowa hillside

An Iowa woman claims her father was a killer and dozens of victims are buried outside Omaha. Will renewed interest from Hollywood filmmakers result in new leads?

Rare, Ebola-like disease kills one in Iowa: What to know.

The middle-aged resident had returned to Iowa from West Africa early in October, Iowa public health officials said.

Iowa high school state volleyball 2024: 5A, 4A, 3A brackets, schedule, Tuesday’s regional scores

Here are the scores from Tuesday’s Class 5A, 4A and 3A regional volleyball finals and the state volleyball tournament brackets released by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Texas Tech tries to contain Rocco Becht, No. 11 Iowa State

Texas Tech started its Big 12 Conference schedule strong, winning three straight, but now head to Ames, Iowa, on a two-game losing streak to face No. 11 Iowa State.

Kids in Iowa's capital will trick-or-treat on Halloween for the 1st time since 1938

Kids in the greater metro area of Iowa's capital city typically go trick-or-treating the night before Halloween, a tradition that began in the 1930s as a way to help prevent vandalism.

Iowa election 2024: What you need to know about Iowa's judicial retention elections

Check the Iowa State Bar Association's Judicial Performance Review before deciding — yes or no — if a justice or judge should be retained.

Iowa among many states facing higher insurance rates due to extreme weather

Iowa home insurance rates, on average, had a double-digit increase this year due to persisting damages from derechos and inflation. A recent Insurify report listed Iowa as one of 15 states with a “mounting insurance crisis,

What to know about Lassa fever after Iowa resident dies of the rare disease

An Iowa resident is dead after contracting a suspected case of Lassa fever in West Africa earlier this month, the CDC said. Here's what you need to know.

Woman’s claim father killed, buried dozens in Iowa gets new look

Donald Studey died in 2013. But his memory is kept bizarrely alive by a daughter, whose allegations he killed as many as 100 people and buried some, mostly women, in

BYU moves past Iowa State to top Big 12 football power rankings

Brigham Young moved past Iowa State to top the Big 12 Conference football power rankings. See where ASU and Arizona placed on the list.

Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say

A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching Lassa fever, state officials said Monday. The virus, which is in the same viral hemorrhagic fever category as Ebola, is rarely seen in the United States. The Iowa ...

Iowa resident dies of suspected West African virus that can cause permanent hearing loss

Lassa fever can cause permanent hearing loss and deafness among patients with both mild and severe cases. About 1 in 3 cases experience various levels of hearing loss, according to the CDC.

Mike Klimesh in reelection bid against Brian Bruening in Iowa Senate District 32

Republican Mike Klimesh is running for a second term in the Iowa Senate against Democrat Brian Bruening in Senate District 32 which covers Allamakee, Clayton, H

Iowa football vs. Wisconsin: How to watch the Hawkeyes' next game

Oklahoma transfer Tawee Walker has taken over the Wisconsin backfield in recent weeks, tallying 22 or more carries in each of the last three games. He has scored nine touchdowns in Big Ten play. Iowa is a 3.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The total is set at 41.5 points.

Iowa's new abortion law sees over 750 women travel for care in three months

Iowa is now grappling with the effects of its six-week abortion ban, enacted three months ago.This law prohibits abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected,

Lassa fever suspected in Iowa resident's death; CDC investigates rare case

A suspected case of Lassa fever has claimed the life of an Iowa resident who recently returned from West Africa, prompting an investigation.;

Iowa joins red states again, this time it’s noncitizen voting

Texas, Ohio, Alabama, Virginia and Georgia have announced similar lists and are taking similar actions. Six states, including Iowa, have constitutional amendments on the ballot chucking language such as “every,” or “all” citizens can vote and changing it to “only” citizens.

Iowa City woman charged with stabbing two in nightclub

An Iowa City woman was arrested Monday on charges that she stabbed two people, one of whom is pregnant, in a downtown nightclub early Sunday morning.

Best Online Colleges In Iowa Of 2024

For many people, having a bachelor’s degree can mean higher wages and lower unemployment rates. But if you work full time, take care of family members or can’t commute to campus, earning a degree isn’t that simple.

BetMGM Iowa (IA): Claim A New-User Promo – October 2024

On Aug. 15, 2019, Iowa’s state legislature legalized sports betting with the passage of HF 297, which came a little more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court deemed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional.

Planned Parenthood sees ‘huge drop’ under Iowa’s abortion limit

Planned Parenthood officials said many Iowans — who have the means — are seeking services in neighboring states with less restrictive abortion laws.

Heather Hora faces challenger Anna Banowsky in race for Iowa House District 92 seat

Republican Incumbent Heather Hora, who was elected to her first term in the Iowa House in 2022, is facing a challenge from newcomer Democrat Anna Banowsky for Iowa House District 92. The district includes all of Washington County and part of Johnson County. Early voting began Oct. 16. Election Day is Nov. 5.

Volunteer firefighters needed in Eastern Iowa

Ross Albert has been a volunteer firefighter in La Porte City for five years. For him, like many volunteer firefighters, he's one in a

Working Iowa: Holiday hiring push ahead of shopping rush

It’s Halloween week which means the holiday season is right around the corner and companies are trying to hire fast.

Pheasant, quail seasons underway in Iowa

The pheasant season runs through January 10th, while the quail season runs through the end of January. A hunting atlas is also available at iowadnr.gov/hunting, featuring all public land accessible to hunters and private land enrolled in the Iowa Habitat and Access Program. You can hear the full interview with Dollison below:

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