A state senator from Iowa City is talking and tweeting about his visit last night with a homeless man on the streets of Des Moines. Senator Zach Wahls gave his first speech on the senate floor today. “I’m starting to understand now in my third week here that all of us have the power, if […]Powered by WPeMatico
Pets that are used to being inside need to be kept that way in this bitterly cold weather — while others that are normally outside will need some help to survive. Doctor Scott Hinders of the Ackley Veterinary Center says cats will have an especially hard time in this weather. “Ears can get to be […]Powered by WPeMatico
Four Republicans in the Iowa House are sponsoring legislation to erect they describe as an “abortion victims monument” on the state capitol grounds. “I saw a news article about a similar bill in Tennessee, where they had passed a bill to build such a monument, so I thought that would be a good idea for […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s two congresswomen are among the 19 rookie Democrats in the U.S. House co-sponsoring a bill that would set up a system to prevent future federal government shut-downs. It’s called the Shutdown to End All Shutdowns Act. Congresswoman Cindy Axne of West Des Moines says it would automatically trigger funding to keep federal agencies open […]Powered by WPeMatico
Due to the extreme cold and other factors, the American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood donors in Iowa. Samantha Pollard, spokeswoman for the agency’s Midwest Blood Services Region, says they have less than a three-day supply of most blood types. A five-day supply is ideal for stocking hospitals for emergencies and […]Powered by WPeMatico
Our heating systems are facing their biggest test of the winter season right now. Alliant Energy spokesman, Justin Foss, says there are a couple of things you can do to help your home heating system make it through. Foss says make sure your gas meters are not covered up by drifted snow. He says there […]Powered by WPeMatico
The U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering the mail. Schools, churches and even some Iowa businesses are closed on this frigid Wednesday, but state government is open. “State agencies within the executive branch of state government will be open to maintain our commitments to Iowans throughout the state,” Governor Kim Reynolds said Tuesday afternoon. […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Waterloo man has been charged with first-degree murder in a December 2017 homicide in Floyd County. Armando Adame III was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility for the homicide of 28-year-old Michael Bruce Johns. On October 26, 2017, Johns was reported missing and his body was found on December 1st […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s three public universities are asking lawmakers for an additional $18 million in the next fiscal year. In the past two years, lawmakers cut millions more than that from Iowa, Iowa State and the University of Northern Iowa to make up for lower-than-expected state tax revenue. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen says if the […]Powered by WPeMatico
