A teacher tackled a young gunman at an Indiana middle school last week to end a shooting rampage, raising renewed questions about the concept of arming teachers. During his town hall meetings in Iowa this Memorial Day recess week, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s been hearing from concerned Iowans who want to see school […]Powered by WPeMatico
One of the stars of the original TV series “Star Trek” is in Iowa this weekend, reflecting on a long, prosperous life which she says has been one bold adventure after another. Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura, a bridge officer on the Starship Enterprise, is considered by many as not just an iconic actress, […]Powered by WPeMatico
A piece of what was once living history dating back before Iowa was a state is now on display in the atrium of the Wallace State Office Building in Des Moines. State Forestor Jeff Goerndt says it’s a cross section of a white oak tree. “It’s about 442 years old — so it’s really a […]Powered by WPeMatico
At least ten Iowa communities are hosting “Wear Orange” events this weekend as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Megan Gentrup, an organizer of the Wear Orange campaign in Omaha-Council Bluffs, says deadly gun attacks in schools and elsewhere have become too common across the country. “We found a lot of community members didn’t […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Polk County judge issued an injunction to Iowa’s new abortion law in a court hearing this morning, Lawyers for both sides agreed to the injunction temporarily blocking the implementation of the law during the short hearing. Planned Parenthood, the ACLU of Iowa and the Emma Goldman Clinic requested the injunction while their lawsuit seeking […]Powered by WPeMatico
Republican Congressman David Young of Van Meter is seeking reelection and three Democrats are hoping they’re selected by Primary voters to challenge him in November. Cindy Axne of West Des Moines worked in state government for nine years when Democrats Tom Vilsack and Chet Culver and Republican Terry Branstad were serving as governor. She and […]Powered by WPeMatico
A Des Moines teenager died this week while handling a gun. Des Moines Police Sergeant Joe Frentress says 17-year-old James Shorter was with his girlfriend at the time and at least two of his relatives were nearby. “Talking to detectives, it sounds like it’s an accidental shooting from what they’ve determined,” Frentress said. It happened […]Powered by WPeMatico
Governor Kim Reynolds has taken action on a dozen bills today, wrapping up her review of legislation passed by the 2018 Iowa General Assembly. Among the items tucked in a massive budget bill is a requirement that the University of Iowa Credit Union ditch that name, since it’s not associated with the university. “I don’t […]Powered by WPeMatico
Iowa’s two U.S. Senators are not happy about a new report that says the EPA granted retroactive waivers to refineries to allow them to get around the requirements for blending ethanol in gasoline under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Republican Senator Chuck Grassley talked about the issue during a meeting at Northwestern College in Orange […]Powered by WPeMatico
