The first televised debate between Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor Fred Hubbell is tonight. Both candidates have recently rallied with supporters from their own parties, but made no mention of the debate. Hubbell spoke to about 1100 Democrats at a party fundraiser in Des Moines Saturday. “I’m not a […]Powered by WPeMatico
As many as seven tornadoes touched down in Iowa in the past two days, which is highly unusual for this time of the year. Two twisters struck on Monday in Guthrie County near Jamaica and in Clarke County near Woodburn, while perhaps five more hit Tuesday afternoon and evening. Meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg, at the National […]Powered by WPeMatico
An Ankeny woman is facing charges for allegedly wrapping bungee cords around the muzzles of her dogs to keep them from barking. Josh Colvin, with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says the woman brought two adult dogs and a puppy to the ARL one week ago and claimed they had been abandoned in Des […]Powered by WPeMatico
A World War II veteran from Iowa was awarded Tuesday with France’s highest distinction for his actions nearly 74 years ago. Marcus Bartusek, known in his hometown of Manly as “Stub,” was part of the 106th Infantry Division – which helped with the liberation of France in 1944. Consul General of France Guillaume Lacroix presented […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Red Oak Tuesday evening in a review of an Iowa Court of Appeals decision that reversed a murder conviction in northwest Iowa. An Emmet County jury found Lee Samuel Christiansen of Estherville guilty of second-degree murder in the 2016 shooting death of Thomas Bortvit. Bortvit had been […]Powered by WPeMatico
The wet weather slowed the harvest again this week. The latest U.S.D.A. report shows there were 1.6 suitable days for fieldwork last week. The corn harvest is now 15 percent complete — which compares to 11 percent last week. The corn harvest got started early — and is still 10 days ahead of last year […]Powered by WPeMatico
President Trump celebrated what he called “a truly historic week” with a huge crowd of Iowans — and Nebraskans — in Council Bluffs last night. Trump began by mentioning the confirmation of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. “I especially want to thank an Iowa legend whose backbone and leadership made this great […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowans who produce corn and ethanol say they are pleased with the announcement today by President Donald Trump that he has directed the EPA to move forward with the process for the year-round sale E-15. Quad County Corn Processors in Galva produces ethanol that is mixed with gas for the E-15 blend. CEO Delayne Johnson […]Powered by WPeMatico
A report from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has cleared a Creston police officer in a fatal shooting. Creston Sergeant Jared Auten will not face any criminal charges in the shooting. The shooting which happened back in mid August involved several officers responding to a person in McKinley Park with a weapon. The person […]Powered by WPeMatico
