House Republicans are proposing longer sentences for violent offenders with previous convictions and new restrictions in the bail system. The mandatory, 20 year sentences for “habitual” offenders ...

Representative Taylor Collins (R-Mediapolis) is chairman of the House Higher Education Committee (Official photo) A bill that’s cleared an Iowa House subcommittee would have the board that governs the ...

The Monona County Sheriff is investigating three suspicious fires in Onawa this week. The latest fire destroyed the historic grandstand area at the Monona County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening. There ...

President Donald Trump says the top GOP leaders in congress are working on a deal that would ensure year-round sales of E15, the fuel that contains 15% ethanol. “I am trusting Speaker Mike Johnson, ...

The annual Winter Dance Party starts today at the Surf Ballroom and Museum in Clear Lake, the site where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “The Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson played their final concert ...

President Donald Trump returns to Iowa today in what is described as a shift to focus on the 40 weeks until November’s ...

Residents of nine communities hit by historic flooding in northwest Iowa in 2024 are still waiting for FEMA to buyout 267 homes, totaling more than $53 million. Almost half the homes are in Rock ...

Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the December unemployment number held steady while the number of people looking for work increased. “Our unemployment rate is 3.5%, and our labor ...

Iowa senior Taylor McCabe sustained a season-ending injury (ACL) during Iowa’s win over No. 12 Ohio State on Sunday. She will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season. “This isn’t how I ...

Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says he’s asked ICE supervisors for a briefing on “the rules of engagement” for federal agents. Nunn, a Republican from Ankeny, is so far the only member of Iowa’s ...

The Iowa State Fair is getting into the celebration of America’s 250th birthday with some special categories in its annual competitions. State Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says it’s similar to ...

Iowa senior Hannah Stuelke has been named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Week. Stuelke led the Hawkeyes to three wins over AP Top 15 opponents in three consecutive regular season games for ...