Forecasters say wide sections of Iowa may get a one-two punch of snowstorms over the next two days. Meteorologist Rod Donavon, at the National Weather Service in Johnston, says if you haven’t already dug the snow blower or snow shovel out of the shed, now is the time. “The best chances Thursday, especially Thursday afternoon, […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Sioux City Catholic Diocese has announced it is developing a list of “credibly accused priests” who’ve worked in the northwest Iowa diocese. The Diocese acknowledged news stories about Jerry Coyle, a priest who worked in parishes in Carroll and Fort Dodge, had been upsetting to many. In a written statement, the bishop asked anyone […]Powered by WPeMatico
There were historic victories in Iowa for three women on the 2018 ballot. Today is the 532nd day Republican Governor Kim Reynolds has been Iowa’s governor and Iowa voters on Tuesday gave her a full, four-year term in the job. “Thank you, Iowa! What an honor,” she said to cheering supporters at Iowa GOP headquarters as the clock […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Sioux City Council has passed the first reading of an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor to carry a BB gun in public. The council voted 5-0 Monday on the proposal to bar people from carrying “toy” firearms, such as pellet guns, which police say are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from actual guns. […]Powered by WPeMatico
A new emergency management coordinator started work at the Iowa Department of Agriculture today. The legislature set aside a quarter of a million dollars for the agency to prepare for an outbreak of a foreign animal disease, like African swine fever, foot and mouth disease or Avian influenza — the bird flu. A portion of […]Powered by WPeMatico
An Iowa native is being named one of CNN’s Top Ten Heroes for 2018 for her work running a non-profit group that eliminates food waste while feeding the hungry. Maria Rose Belding of Pella is a senior at American University, studying public health. The 22-year-old is also co-founder and executive director of MEANS, which stands […]Powered by WPeMatico
A man who was sent to prison for child sex crimes has died. Donald Brammer was convicted just over a year ago of second-degree sexual abuse and other crimes in Pottawattamie County. Police said Brammer abused a girl while serving as a volunteer “foster grandparent” at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands in […]Powered by WPeMatico
More than 529,000 Iowans cast “early” votes before the polls opened this Election Day. That’s an early voting record for a non-presidential year. It’s 54,000 more early votes cast in 2014. The data comes from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office. Many local election officials say they’re seeing “robust” turn-out today. Jeff Franklin — chief […]Powered by WPeMatico
Half a million Iowans had already voted before the polls opened today. Harold Leahi of Waterloo cast his ballot early. “Five minutes or less,” Leahi told Radio in late October. “It was a piece of cake.” But Jerry Full of Iowa City waited and sang the opening bars to a “Fiddler on the Roof” classic […]Powered by WPeMatico
