Three Iowa lawyers and a prosecutor, all registered Democrats, predict some of District Court Judge Jason Besler rulings will be appealed — solely because of questions surrounding his appointment. Governor Kim Reynolds did not notify Besler or file the paperwork for the appointment until a few days after the deadline for making the appointment. Reynolds […]Powered by WPeMatico
The ping-pong nature of the weather so far this year could impact the type of quality of the fall leaf colors. Iowa DNR state forester Jeff Goerndt says things were trending toward an early pop of color. “Look for possibly an early fall leaf change because of some of the drier weather, but that could […]Powered by WPeMatico
Senator Chuck Grassley has released the personal letter he received from the woman set to testify Thursday about an assault she says U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh committed when the two were teenagers. In the letter to Grassley on Sautrday, Christine Blasey Ford said she felt a “civic duty” as a “helpful citizen” to confidentially […]Powered by WPeMatico
The recent high-profile murders of two female college students in Iowa is translating to the busiest year ever for a center in Omaha-Council Bluffs where the mission is helping women stay safe and grow strong. Elizabeth Power, spokeswoman for the Women’s Center for Advancement, says many more women are seeking help and they’re discussing ways […]Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has sent Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley a letter, dismissing new allegations against him as “smears” that will not intimidate him into withdrawing his nomination. Kavanaugh plans to testify Thursday at Grassley’s Senate Judiciairy Committee hearing to respond to Christine Blasey Ford’s accusations that he assaulted her when the two were […]Powered by WPeMatico
It’s the first week of fall and many Iowa farmers are already starting the harvest. Even weather experts admit it’s been an unusual growing season. Meteorologist Dennis Todey, director of the U.S.D.A.’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames, says 2018 is turning out to be a year of extremes, to be sure. “The northern part of […]Powered by WPeMatico
A pickup thief in western Iowa is hospitalized after being run over by the vehicle. Council Bluffs Police say an officer was in a Wal-Mart parking lot investigating an accident Sunday afternoon when a man reported finding his stolen pickup on the lot. The suspect in the theft was then seen getting in the truck. […]Powered by WPeMatico
Last Monday, Senator Chuck Grassley celebrated his 85th birthday, but what he had called his “home to dome” run wasn’t part of the routine. “I did that three times, but I haven’t done it and I won’t do it again ’cause I’m 85 years old,” Grassley said on his birthday during a Radio Iowa interview […]Powered by WPeMatico
Class 4A 1. WDM Valley (5-0) LW #1 vs Urbandale 2. Cedar Falls (5-0) LW #2 vs Cedar Rapids Jefferson 3. Ankeny Centennial (5-0) LW #3 vs S.E. Polk 4. Bettendorf (4-1) LW #4 @ Burlington 5. Iowa City West (4-1) LW #5 @ Linn-Mar 6. Dowling Catholic (3-2) LW #6 @ DSM Lincoln 7. […]Powered by WPeMatico
