A National Park Service employee is credited with rescuing a man who jumped from a bridge into the Missouri River. Biologist Chris Holbeck says he was in his office Tuesday morning when he noticed, from a window, something splashed in the water. Holbeck quickly realized it was a man who jumped from the Bob Kerrey […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s first district congressional race could decide the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican businessman Rod Blum is seeking a third term in the U.S. House. Abby Finkenauer, a two-term member of the Iowa House, is the Democratic challenger. Both are from Dubuque. Christopher Budzisz, a political science professor at Loras […]Powered by WPeMatico
One of the most frightening things about October 31st apparently isn’t the ghosts and goblins that may be appearing at your door. John Pecchio, a spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says Halloween is one of the top three days of the year for pedestrian injuries and deaths. “The scariest part of Halloween isn’t the spooky costumes or […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds says Iowa needs more legal immigrants to fill job openings and she “strongly” disagrees with some of the comments Congressman Steve King has made about the danger immigrants from places like Central America and Mexico pose to western civilization. “We are a country of immigrants and we celebrate that,” Reynolds says. “I […]Powered by WPeMatico
An historic landmark in the small western Iowa town of Elk Horn is getting a major facelift this week. A Danish Windmill, originally built in 1848, is being outfitted with a new cap, sails, and other components so the mill will be turning in the wind again for the first time in two years. Lisa […]Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has been out campaigning with many of the Iowa Republicans who’re on this November’s ballot, including Governor Kim Reynolds. “I want you to remember two words about this campaign and this great governor. Those two words are: She cares!” said during a recent rally with Reynolds. Grassley’s been campaigning with two […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Chicago Cubs and Iowa Cubs have agreed to a two-year Player Development Contract extension through the 2022 season, the organizations announced today. The two clubs had previously agreed on a PDC contract through the 2020 season. “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the Chicago Cubs,” said Sam Bernabe, Iowa Cubs President […]Powered by WPeMatico
A book about the struggles and rewards of family farming is the pick for the 2019 All Iowa Reads program. It’s called “This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm.” Helen Dagley, a research librarian at the State Library of Iowa who oversees All Iowa Reads, says the author Ted […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports preliminary data shows the number of deaths involving opioids fell from 137 to 89 in the first eight months of this year compared to the same time period last year. The director of the department’s Opioid Initiatives, Kevin Gabbert, says several factors are involved in the drop. “Expanded […]Powered by WPeMatico
