Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s encouraged by what’s being said about progress so far in the talks between the U.S. and North Korea. President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an accord with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but the subject matter is still unknown. “I think that it would be smart […]Powered by WPeMatico
Seven central Iowa residents are now charged with sex trafficking after appearing in federal court in Des Moines. Information released in court accuses Darren Coleman, Sarina Williams, Mark Carter, and Stephen Cobb of the sex trafficking by force of three adults in the spring and summer of 2017. Mark Carter, Julyen Singleton, Ronzell Williams, and […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa farmers, based on their location, are having much different experiences during the early part of this growing season. Bruce Rohwer is growing corn and soybeans in northwest Iowa’s O’Brien County, where snow delayed planting. Once he could get in his fields, rain interrupted his progress. “We are completed on planting of corn and beans. […]Powered by WPeMatico
One college football preview magazine expects Iowa State to make more progress next season even though the win total may not show it. Phil Steele’s College Football Preview expects Iowa State to be in bowl contention once again against a difficult schedule. ISU posted upset wins over Oklahoma and T-C-U in posting an 8-5 record […]Powered by WPeMatico
A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council says hog farmers aren’t doing enough to cut the use of antibiotics in pigs. Report author David Wallinga says 37% of the antibiotics that are given to livestock go to pigs, drugs that are also critical to human health. Willinga says new restrictions, in effect since January […]Powered by WPeMatico
Gas prices are around 50 cents higher this June than they were last year and that is having an impact on demand. AAA Iowa’s Rose White says it is unusual to see the amount of gas burned by motorists dropping. “The Energy Information Office is reporting that demand is dropping — and that is occurring […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa GOP are attacking the Democratic candidate for governor for closing Younkers stores in Newton and Spencer 28 years ago when he was chairman of the department store chain. “If you think eliminating jobs in rural Iowa is the right way to lead, then you don’t know Iowa,” Reynolds […]Powered by WPeMatico
A murder warrant was issued today for a man being held in Arizona as a material witness in a central Iowa murder. Des Moines police issued the first-degree murder warrant for Alf Freddie Clark who was arrested Friday in Tucson, Arizona on the previously issued material witness warrant. Clark is wanted in the death of […]Powered by WPeMatico
Ferry and bus service will start this week to help residents around Sabula, Iowa and Savanna, Illinois cross the Mississippi River after a bridge project delay. Bob Younie, maintenance director for the Iowa Department of Transportation, says the $80 million main channel bridge is almost done, but a smaller bridge on the Iowa side is […]Powered by WPeMatico
