A motorist struck three bicyclists on a highway in Dallas County Wednesday night. All three cyclists were injured when they were thrown into a ditch after being struck by a minivan. It happened on Dallas County Road R-22 around 7:45 p.m. A report from the State Patrol shows 36-year-old Renae Deaver of Dallas Center was driving […]Powered by WPeMatico
There’s a new policy in force at the Woodbury County Courthouse in Sioux City that limits who may carry weapons into the building. A new state law allows people with permits to carry concealed weapons in public buildings, but the chief justice of Iowa’s Supreme Court has declared that court-controlled areas in public buildings would […]Powered by WPeMatico
A former Webster City school board member who’se charged with child molestation will serve no time in jail under the ruling Wednesday in Hamilton County District Court. Sixty-five-year-old Paul S. Stenger entered an Alford plea on June 1st to an amended charge of lascivious conduct with a minor, a serious misdemeanor. An Alford plea is […]Powered by WPeMatico
Waterloo Police say a child has died after being critically injured in a rollover crash. The child was one of four children injured Wednesday afternoon following a rollover accident in downtown Waterloo. A witness says she saw a pickup run a stop sign and hit the van. A man matching the pickup driver’s description was […]Powered by WPeMatico
For the 18th straight year, Iowans can take advantage of tax-free shopping on certain items tomorrow and Saturday. Nicole Watson, at the Iowa Department of Revenue, says the annual Sales Tax Holiday is a time to save cash, especially for parents who are stocking up on their kids’ school clothes. “It’s a very limited […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa State outside hitter Jess Schaben has been named to the 2017 All-Big 12 Preseason Team, the conference announced Wednesday. Schaben was a 2016 AVCA Honorable Mention All-American, and a member of the 2016 All-Big 12 First Team. Schaben led the Cyclone offense in 2016, while transitioning to a six-rotations role. The Defiance, Iowa native […]Powered by WPeMatico
Jamie Pinkerton, whose program-building prowess was well documented at three prior schools, has been named Iowa State’s Head Softball Coach. Senior Associate Athletics Director Dr. Calli Sanders made the announcement Wednesday. Beyond his head coaching resume, Pinkerton is familiar with the Cyclones having served as assistant coach for four years. “Jamie stood out as a […]Powered by WPeMatico
The board the oversees the three state universities gave final approval for the 2018 budgets during a meeting via telephone Wednesday. The presidents of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and Northern Iowa each talked about the challenges they face in light of state budget cuts. Board of Regents President Michael Richards says the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Officials say negotiations are underway with an agency in the executive branch of state government about personnel matters in the Iowa Senate, but it’s unclear if the agency would take over the investigation of alleged sexual harassment in the Senate GOP Caucus Staff office. Senate Republican Leader Bill Dix publicly announced Wednesday afternoon that discussions […]Powered by WPeMatico
