A Fort Dodge man convicted of shooting another man during a drug deal will spend more than 20 years in a federal prison. A U.S. District Court judge sentenced 24-year-old Kevin Darnell Williams to 270 months in prison after a jury had convicted him of charges that included possessing and distributing marijuana, shooting a gun […]Powered by WPeMatico
One person was killed in car accident just past one this morning near Ottumwa. Authorities were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 63 at mile marker 40. A vehicle appears to have entered the median before tumbling several times, coming to a rest on its roof an estimated 500 […]Powered by WPeMatico
There are 50 hotels across Iowa taking part in a program that provides complimentary lodging for cancer patients who are forced to travel far away from their homes to receive treatment. Kelly Angell, oversees the program for the Iowa chapter of the American Cancer Society. “These hotels have taken such great care of our cancer […]Powered by WPeMatico
Research by two Iowa State University economists shows Iowa doesn’t have enough high-skilled jobs to keep qualified people from leaving the state — but that is expected to change. Economist David Swenson studied the situation leads to what some call the “brain drain.” “The problem in Iowa is that it’s existing industrial structure can’t use all […]Powered by WPeMatico
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City shows slight improvements in the economy of the Midwestern farm sector. Nathan Kauffman, an executive with the Fed’s Omaha Branch, says lower farm incomes and weaker credit conditions continue in Iowa and neighboring states, but he says the second quarter was not quite as […]Powered by WPeMatico
The two longest-serving members of Iowa’s congressional delegation have been tweeting about their frustrations with President Trump’s discussion of immigration policy with the top two Democrats in congress. Republican Congressman Steve King took to Twitter last night. King said Trump’s “base is blown up, destroyed, irreparable, and disillusioned beyond repair” if Trump accepts a deal […]Powered by WPeMatico
USA Network/Isabella Vosmikova(LOS ANGELES) -- Because star Ryan Phillippe broke his leg back in July, USA Network is wrapping production on his show Shooter early, closing out season two with the eighth episode instead of its tenth. The actor suffered a broken left leg in a "freak accident" while with family on July 16, an injury that required surgery. The series continued production while Phillippe recovered, passing the time in […]
HBO/John P. Johnson(NEW YORK) -- Shortly after the first tease of the return of Curb Your Enthusiasm hit the Internet comes a full trailer for the HBO's show's forthcoming ninth season. The Emmy-winning series returns on October 1 after a six-year hiatus, and by the looks of things, Larry David's character -- well, Larry David -- isn't finding life any easier. The snippet shows Larry tangling with stubborn shampoo bottles, […]
ABC/Bob D'Amico(LOS ANGELES) -- Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross once again will be up for an Emmy as best actress in a comedy, when the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are handed out Sunday night. While Ellis is hopeful, she knows an award is no lock for her given the competition she faces. "I mean these are women that not only influenced my career, but my life," Ellis tells ABC […]
