Senator Joni Ernst has been calling on congress to launch its own investigation of the U.S. Olympic Committee to see why a sports doctor was allowed to treat athletes for years after dozens of complaints. “Like many Americans, I was horrified to hear of the crimes commited by Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics doctor who […]Powered by WPeMatico
A man in Humboldt County is accused of stabbing a sheriff’s deputy. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s office announced in a press release that a Rutland man has been charged with assault on a peace officer using a deadly weapon. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s office executed a search of the residence of 47-year-old Michael J. Saeger in […]Powered by WPeMatico
Templeton Rye Spirits held a grand opening for several new facilities today that will help produce their rye whiskey on the east side of Templeton. Construction on the 35,000-square-foot distillery and 55,000-square-foot aging warehouse started in April of 2017. Templeton Rye Co-Founder, Keith Kerkhoff, says he is proud to bring all parts of the whiskey-making […]Powered by WPeMatico
Most people who visit Iowa’s 19 state-licensed casinos don’t suffer from gambling addiction, but for the few who do, those environments can be very detrimental. This is Responsible Gaming Education Week in Iowa. Wes Ehrecke, president and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association, says it’s a time to focus on educating casino employees and patrons. […]Powered by WPeMatico
The Sioux City City Council has approved a $7.5 million dollar settlement with a rural Hinton man who was critically injured in a crash involving a city bus. Chad Plante suffered two broken legs and a brain injury in the November 15, 2016 crash at the intersection of Highway 75 and Outer Belt Drive in […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa Congressman Steve King says he hopes the trade disputes between the U.S. and other countries can be resolved sooner rather than later — but he is not optimistic. King says he has said he’d like to see the trade issues solved before the soybeans turn ready for harvest, but he says in talking with […]Powered by WPeMatico
A herd of goats is helping a nonprofit organization restore a rare oak savanna habitat in Eastern Iowa. Seventeen goats are eating their way through 40 acres of invasive plants in Johnson County, where staffers at the Bur Oak Land Trust hope to ultimately restore the parcel to pre-settlement conditions. Jason Taylor is the property […]Powered by WPeMatico
It has been several years since expectations were as high at Iowa State as they are heading into this football season. The Cyclones return 16 players with starting experience of a team that posted top five upsets of Oklahoma and TCU on its way to an 8-5 record and a win over Memphis in the […]Powered by WPeMatico
The father of Mollie Tibbetts says he believes someone in their hometown knows what happened to his missing daughter. Rob Tibbetts spoke to a national audience on ABC News’ Nightline about his 20-year-old daughter, who disappeared two-and-a-half weeks ago in the Poweshiek County town of Brooklyn. “In a community like Brooklyn, everybody knows everybody and […]Powered by WPeMatico
