A bill that would have raised insurance coverage requirements on Uber and Lyft in Iowa has been sidelined at the statehouse. Republican Representative David Sieck of Glenwood says a state law passed in 2016 just established statewide standards for ride-sharing services. “If we do this, it’s going to completely throw everything in a tail spin […]Powered by WPeMatico
The death of an elderly woman at a north-central Iowa nursing home, allegedly from abuse and neglect, is subject of a U.S. Senate panel hearing on Wednesday. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, who chairs the Finance Committee, says they will consider the case of 87-year-old Virginia Olthoff, who died in February of 2018 at the Timely […]Powered by WPeMatico
Advocates for Iowans with type 1 diabetes are in Washington D.C. this week, along with their counterparts from all 50 states, urging members of Congress to support continued research funding. Mary Horn, with JDRF of Central Iowa, says they’re hoping to secure more dollars that will be dedicated to helping find a cure, as well […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Fort Dodge police officer may have been exposed to fentanyl while making an arrest during a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon. During the traffic stop, the responding officer handled an unknown substance and began feeling lightheaded. Medics were summoned to the Webster County Law Enforcement Center to examine him. Upon arrival, the medics and […]Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent Monday in Iowa, assuring farmers there’s been “real progress” in trade negotiations with China. “I’m very, very hopeful we’ll be able to wrap up and get a truly successful outcome for the United States and for American ag,” Pompeo said. Pompeo spoke late Monday afternoon at a forum […]Powered by WPeMatico
Drake overcame the loss of star point guard Nick Norton in the opening moments of league play to earn a share of the Missouri Valley title and now face a similar challenge heading into the conference tournament. Freshman guard D.J. Wilkins will miss the remainder of the season with a broken ankle suffered with nine […]Powered by WPeMatico
July will mark the 50th anniversary of what’s considered humankind’s greatest scientific achievement, landing a man on the moon. To honor the landmark, Des Moines Area Community College is bringing in three Apollo astronauts to speak in a single panel this week. DMACC Provost Anthony Paustian says it’s an exceptionally rare treat to see these […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Republican governor who has indicated he might challenge President Trump’s re-election is in Iowa today, attending an event organized by the National Governors Association. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is touting what he describes as an “economic turn around” in his state — in contrast to what Hogan describes as dysfunction and divisiveness in Washington, […]Powered by WPeMatico
Des Moines police say an officer shot and killed a man early this morning. Officers were called to a shooting scene just before 4 a.m. where a man said his car was stolen by two men, one of whom shot him in the leg. Police found the car minutes later and followed it until it […]Powered by WPeMatico
