Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Panhandle region Wednesday and forecasters say the powerful storm could also shift into the Gulf of Mexico where many fuel rigs and refineries are located. Rose White, with AAA Iowa, says they’re watching the hurricane’s movements closely. “We do not currently expect Michael to have any […]Powered by WPeMatico
The man who was wanted in a fatal shooting Sunday evening in Council Bluffs is now in jail. Council Bluffs Police say 69-year-old Kenneth Still turned himself in at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse on Monday. He’s charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of 21-year-old Devon Theisen of Council Bluffs. Investigators say Still shot […]Powered by WPeMatico
During last night’s ceremonial swearing in, President Trump apologized to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh for the “terrible pain and suffering” he and his family endured during the confirmation hearings. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley presided over those hearings and says the president’s apology to Kavanaugh was both unexpected and “very important.” “You could feel […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s Department of Public Health has received a federal grant to expand suicide prevention efforts in all 99 counties. The department’s Suicide Prevention Director, Pat McGovern, says the money will be used to implement a program. “It’s called the Zero Suicide Model and it’s really looking at systems — so not looking at individual one […]Powered by WPeMatico
Three of the candidates running for congress in Iowa’s second district say it’s time to focus on the costs in America’s health care system. Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Iowa City who is seeking a seventh term in the U.S. House, says there are improvements to be made to the Affordable Care Act. “I think, […]Powered by WPeMatico
A state audit report on the district clerk of court offices raises questions about several procedures and makes recommendations on how to improve their operations. Deputy State Auditor Andy Nielson says the concerns centered on the segregation of duties in the offices. “We also made some comments to strengthen controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements and financial reporting,” […]Powered by WPeMatico
A senior administration official says President Trump will hold an event at the White House today to announce he’s paving the way to allow summertime sales of gasoline with a higher percentage of ethanol. Republican Congressman David Young will be at that event in D.C., then fly with the president on Air Force One to attend […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowans may see tractors parked outside of schools today as part of 4-H Week. More than 23,000 young Iowans take part in the program and some will show off their farm equipment to fellow students during this awareness week. J.D. Waybill is the 4-H coordinator in Hamilton County where the program is thriving — and […]Powered by WPeMatico
Polls show the governor’s race in Iowa is among the closest in the couutry. Radio Iowa recently followed both Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic candidate for governor Fred Hubbell for an extended period the campaign trail to hear what the candidates — and voters — are saying. On the second Sunday of September, Fred Hubbell was among […]Powered by WPeMatico
