14-year-old killed in Poweshiek County train derailment
POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State Patrol says the passenger in the semi truck driver died in the crash that derailed a train Wednesday.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Poweshiek County authorities searching for 'armed and dangerous' man after standoff
Poweshiek County sheriff's deputies are searching for a person they call "armed and dangerous" after he fled from officers Sunday evening.
May 11, 2026Open source
Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office searching for armed suspect after standoff
Anyone who sees the man is asked to not approach him and call 911 immediately.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Find a free meal: Map shows over 500 Iowa summer meal sites for kids
The Iowa Department of Education says more than 530 sites statewide are ready to serve free meals through funds coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Iowa audit says PBMs can inflate taxpayer costs with $100 million in back-end value
Iowa’s state auditor says pharmacy benefit managers can drive up taxpayer costs, with one audit finding about $100 million in back-end value.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
How to care for your lawn during the Central Iowa Water Works lawn watering ban
While many central Iowa homeowners want to keep their grass green during the summer, experts sway there are ways to protect lawns while watering is limited.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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
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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Searsboro is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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50242
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Find a free meal: Map shows over 500 Iowa summer meal sites for kids
The Iowa Department of Education says more than 530 sites statewide are ready to serve free meals through funds coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Iowa audit says PBMs can inflate taxpayer costs with $100 million in back-end value
Iowa’s state auditor says pharmacy benefit managers can drive up taxpayer costs, with one audit finding about $100 million in back-end value.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
How to care for your lawn during the Central Iowa Water Works lawn watering ban
While many central Iowa homeowners want to keep their grass green during the summer, experts sway there are ways to protect lawns while watering is limited.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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
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