Book launch by Fairbank native at Janesville Library on Saturday
Book launch of Anatomy of a Death by Fairbank native and author Betty Brandt Passick at Janesville Library, Saturday, May 2.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Walker man arrested for grooming, enticing in Buchanan County
According to a WalletHub study of the 182 largest cities in the US, these are the safest and least safe cities in the country.
May 7, 2026Open source
Cedar Rapids man accused of soliciting teen in Buchanan County
Cedar Rapids man charged with grooming a teen who was actually an investigator in Iowa’s Buchanan County
May 6, 2026Open source
BankIowa appoints Mike Cook as Buchanan County market president
A veteran of the Midwest banking industry, Cook has served BankIowa for the past decade as vice president of business banking.
May 2, 2026Open source
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New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Board fines ‘academy’ owner for running an unlicensed cosmetology school
An Iowa woman who argued that she had a First Amendment right to operate an unlicensed cosmetology school has been sanctioned by the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a city attorney wins back license
The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer convicted of dealing drugs while serving as Council Bluffs city attorney.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Libertarian Marco Battaglia jumps into Iowa's 3rd District race
Libertarian Marco Battaglia is the third candidate to jump into Iowa's 3rd Congressional District race. His campaign focuses on eliminating tariffs and sanct...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Mobile drink vendors continue dirty soda trend in Cedar Rapids, Eastern Iowa
A trend started over 10 years ago is quickly growing across Iowa, where mobile vendors are meeting the demand for drinks with creams, syrups and more.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
In case you missed it: Muscatine man who killed his wife, 5 kids had criminal record
A Muscatine man who fatally shot six his wife and five kids had a criminal record - including an infant’s death - but nothing to foreshadow the tragedy las...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Hutchens: An alternative history if Hunter Dekkers, Iowa State football players received injunctions after...
What would be different for Iowa State if quarterback Hunter Dekkers and Iowa State teammates continued to play after a 2023 gambling scandal?
Jun 10, 2026Open source
What does Iowa's new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena look like?
Iowa basketball’s new floor moves away from the parquet look while preserving many familiar Carver-Hawkeye elements.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Central Iowa heat advisory drives families to splash pads and libraries for relief
With heat index values approaching 100 degrees Tuesday, families were drawn to splash pads and libraries.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Former Iowa state Sen. Julian Garrett dies at 85
Former Iowa Sen. Julian Garrett, a Warren County native who served 16 years in the Iowa Legislature, has died at the age of 85.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'I'm in shock': Iowa IT workers react to outsourcing plan
Iowa says outsourcing IT operations will save taxpayers more than $525 million. More than 200 state workers are losing their jobs because of it. Hear from on...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Who is Rob Sand’s pick for Iowa lt. governor, Dave Muhlbauer?
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced that Crawford County farmer Dave Muhlbauer would join his campaign ticket as lieutenant governor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa colleges say Forbes report misses full story
Forbes handed out grades to private colleges across the country, but some are saying the report card got it wrong. Click here to see full interviews with sch...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Traffic Alert: Section of Middle Road closed for Spencer Creek culvert project
The road is closed so work can start on the Spencer Creek culvert project, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Iowa DOT Davenport construc...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
High nitrate levels prompt a lawn watering ban for 600,000 people in central Iowa
Central Iowa Water Works — the regional water authority that serves one in five Iowans — has issued a lawn watering ban in the Des Moines area. It’s th...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Big Grove Brewery releases new beer to support Hawkeye Athletics
Big Grove Brewery announced Monday the release of a new lager, collaborating with the University of Iowa to create Tigerhawk. It’s a crisp lager described...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Iowa to outsource IT operations, move state data to cloud
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Iowa will move state data and systems to Amazon Web Services and outsource IT operations to Cognizant Government Solutions, affec...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State approves road and bridge improvements in eastern Iowa
About $3.9 billion is budgeted toward road and bridge improvements over five years.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Board fines ‘academy’ owner for running an unlicensed cosmetology school
An Iowa woman who argued that she had a First Amendment right to operate an unlicensed cosmetology school has been sanctioned by the state.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Lawyer who trafficked drugs while serving as a city attorney wins back license
The Iowa Supreme Court has reinstated the law license of a lawyer convicted of dealing drugs while serving as Council Bluffs city attorney.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Libertarian Marco Battaglia jumps into Iowa's 3rd District race
Libertarian Marco Battaglia is the third candidate to jump into Iowa's 3rd Congressional District race. His campaign focuses on eliminating tariffs and sanct...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Mobile drink vendors continue dirty soda trend in Cedar Rapids, Eastern Iowa
A trend started over 10 years ago is quickly growing across Iowa, where mobile vendors are meeting the demand for drinks with creams, syrups and more.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
In case you missed it: Muscatine man who killed his wife, 5 kids had criminal record
A Muscatine man who fatally shot six his wife and five kids had a criminal record - including an infant’s death - but nothing to foreshadow the tragedy las...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Hutchens: An alternative history if Hunter Dekkers, Iowa State football players received injunctions after...
What would be different for Iowa State if quarterback Hunter Dekkers and Iowa State teammates continued to play after a 2023 gambling scandal?
Jun 10, 2026Open source
What does Iowa's new court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena look like?
Iowa basketball’s new floor moves away from the parquet look while preserving many familiar Carver-Hawkeye elements.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Central Iowa heat advisory drives families to splash pads and libraries for relief
With heat index values approaching 100 degrees Tuesday, families were drawn to splash pads and libraries.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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