First-term Congresswoman Cindy Axne says congress has a responsibility to open an impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s actions. Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines, says it’s a “clear abuse of power” if it’s proven President Trump threatened to withhold U.S. aid in order to pressure Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden. Axne, […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is giving new businesses funds to move their concepts forward. IEDA spokesperson Jacque Matsen, says Ames-based Kimle Aquaculture was awarded $100,000 loan for marketing and equipment. “The founders of Kimle sort of recognized we are already good animal stewards and experts of animal husbandry in Iowa — why can we […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen and Athletic Director Jamie Pollard today addressed the ongoing controversy after members of the University of Iowa band said they were assaulted after the game in Ames September 14th. Wintersteen says Iowa State does not have a crowd control problem. “We have great fans who come to Jack Trice,” […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds doubts the long-running Iowa-State football rivalry game will be discontinued. “I just really don’t believe that that’s even an option,” Reynolds said this morning during a question-and-answer session with reporters in Des Moines. “I have full confidence in the two universities sitting down and being able to figure this out.” AUDIO […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Fort Dodge man was arrested in Wright County Monday after he allegedly robbed and tried to kidnap a man in Eagle Grove at gunpoint. Twenty-eight-year-old Blair Foy is charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree kidnapping armed with a dangerous weapon, assault while participating in a felony, going armed with intent, control of a firearm by […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is treading carefully around reports a whistleblower in the U.S. intelligence community is alleging serious wrongdoing by President Donald Trump. Grassley, who calls himself a “longtime champion of whistleblowers,” won’t comment directly on reports President Trump allegedly ordered his staff to withhold $400 million in aid from Ukraine while pressuring […]Powered by WPeMatico
A “hawk watch” event is planned this weekend that has nothing to do with college football. Marlene Ehresman, executive director of the Iowa Wildlife Center, says the annual High Trestle Hawk Watch often attracts several hundred bird watchers of all ages and skill levels. Ehresman says, “We just have a very informal event where people […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa City says the allegations surrounding President Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president are “game changing” — if proven true. House Democrats will hold a members-only meeting this afternoon, according to national media reports, to discuss the Trump Administration’s refusal to let congress see a whistleblower’s complaint linked to Trump withholding […]Powered by WPeMatico
An Earlville farmer was found guilty by a Delaware County jury Monday of killing his wife with a corn rake. KCRG TV was in the courtroom as the judge read the verdict to 43-year-old Todd Mullis. “We the jury find the defendant Todd Michael Mullis guilty of murder in the first degree, signed by the […]Powered by WPeMatico
