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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa politicians sounded off on President Trump’s EPA rule that allows for disappointing results with required amounts of ethanol production. Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement in response
Finally! Winter is here. If you’re outdoorsy, you’ll definitely love winter as it brings loads of fun activities such as ice skating, skiing, and sledding. Winter is also the perfect time to
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MITCHELLVILLE – A female inmate in an Iowa prison was found dead Wednesday, apparently of suicide, officials say. Kimberly Nicole Battle was pronounced dead due to apparent suicide at 3:06 p.m. yesterday
SAN DIEGO – The DEA and U.S. Coast Guard announced today a significant offload of drugs seized in international waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Agents with the DEA and the crew
AMES – An Ames man found guilty of a hate crime after he tore a gay pride flag off the wall of a church and tried to burn it this past summer
SAN DIEGO – The Holiday Bowl game day is rapidly approaching, and the Iowa Hawkeyes are preparing to face the USC Trojans. San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl: Iowa vs USC
DES MOINES – This week, the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative officially adopted its recommendations to present to Governor Kim Reynolds for the 2020 legislative session. The task forces considered ideas from
CEDAR FALLS – UNI Football is excited to announce the signing of 12 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent as part of the football National Signing Day Early Signing Period. The group includes
WATERLOO – Shots were fired and police pursued a vehicle fleeing a Waterloo neighborhood, leading to the arrest of two people. On December 6th, 2019 at 12:43 am Waterloo Police were dispatched
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power and obstructing Congress. The votes fell almost entirely along party lines:
Online commerce is growing at an unprecedented rate. And this is not surprising. After all, online stores have significant advantages over the traditional: low prices, a large assortment and the ability to
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior Makenzie Meyer was named to the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Week Honor Roll, the conference announced Monday. Meyer earned the Hawkeyes’ second honor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit, an initiative aimed at combating violent crime in seven of America’s most violent cities through a
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa junior kicker Keith Duncan has been named to the 2019 Sporting News All-America team. It is Duncan’s second first-team All-America selection and third overall. Duncan (5-foot-10, 180-pounds),
AMES – Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell has changed the culture of the Cyclone football program since his arrival in Ames in 2016. Campbell’s teams have made bowl games and
AMES – Matt Fannon, the three-time reigning Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year, has been named Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Iowa State according to Senior Associate Athletics Director Dr. Calli Sanders.
CEDAR FALLS – UNI women’s basketball assistant coach KK Armstrong is taking a leave of absence, starting immediately. Her return date is unknown at this time. UNI continues its season with a
CEDAR RAPIDS – A Dubuque man who distributed crack cocaine near playgrounds was sentenced on December 16, 2019, to over fifteen years in federal prison. Cory Dukes, age 33, from Dubuque, Iowa,
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore Ashley Joens was named the Big 12 Player of the Week and ESPNW National Player of the Week after averaging 33.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in
DES MOINES, IA –– State Representative Brian Meyer and State Senator Tony Bisignano announced their endorsement of Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president today. In their endorsements, both legislators cited Pete’s ability to
IOWA CITY – Former Iowa football coach Hayden Fry passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17. He was 90 years old. Following are statements from the Fry Family, Gary Barta, university of Iowa Director
Thelma Helen (Taylor) Kellogg, 91, of New Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Funeral service for Thelma Kellogg will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at
MASON CITY – CG Public Health has confirmed flu activity within Cerro Gordo County. As of November 24th, 2019, five cases of influenza have been identified through confirmatory testing at the State
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes are preparing for their Holiday Bowl game against Southern California. University of Iowa Football Media Conference Monday, December 16, 2019 Kirk Ferentz KIRK FERENTZ: Good afternoon.
MASON CITY – The NIACC women’s basketball team remained No. 2 in the NJCAA Division II poll released Monday. It is the 32nd straight poll that the NIACC women (12-0 overall, 1-0
IOWA CITY – University of Iowa senior guard Jordan Bohannon will undergo season-ending hip surgery (left) Thursday at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Recovery from this procedure is typically 6-9 months.
MASON CITY – With the arrival of the holiday shopping season, many of us will be leaving our vehicles unattended in larger parking lots while we shop, eat, catch a movie, or
DES MOINES – Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign on Monday announced the Iowa field team knocked more than 32,000 doors during a snowy weekend where temperatures reached zero degrees in some parts of
FORT DODGE – A man was stabbed at a Fort Dodge bar, leading to an investigation and arrest. On Saturday, December 14 at approximately 10:50 PM, the Webster County Communications Center received
DUNDEE, IOWA – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been awarded $650,000 from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to be used at Backbone State Park for infrastructure
DES MOINES– On December 12, the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (Fueling Ongoing Collaboration and Uncovering Solutions) unanimously adopted recommendations for criminal justice reform efforts in the state of Iowa.
DES MOINES — On December 12, Rep. Cindy Axne and Rep. Abby Finkenauer voted in support of the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): historic legislation that will
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced they will hold the state’s annual public budget hearing on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. The following event
DES MOINES – The Iowa School Finance Formula Review Committee last week adopted six key Democratic recommendations. Republicans, however, voted down three other key proposals. This committee of Legislators meets every five
AMES – Sophomore Ashley Joens poured in 41 points to lead Iowa State (7-2) past Wright State (5-4), 79-71, on Sunday afternoon at Hilton Coliseum. Joens’ 41 points are one shy of
IOWA CITY – Darius King broke the school, meet and facility shot put record and jumped to the top spot in NCAA with a career-best throw of 19.58-meters (64-feet-3) and took first
As the winters have started to set in, and the holiday season is just around the corner, people are already excited about the evening bonfires and BBQ luncheons. The grills, the smoker
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – In a game that was highlighted by stifling defense and hard-nosed play, it is fitting that the defining play of the game was an offensive rebound. Tied 50-50,
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