The Iowa State Fair starts in 30 days — on August 8. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says there’s been a renewed focus on what he calls “creature comforts” for this year’s fairgoers. “Double the amount of handicapped accessible parking spaces — paved spaces. You’re going to see new sidewalks for accessibility. You’re going […]
Postville Fire Chief Jeffrey Bohr says the fire at at the Agri Star Meat Plant this week started accidentally in the
Graciela Vrieze, age 58, of Killeen, Texas died July 29, 2026 at Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas.
Vivian Sliefert, age 89, of Storm Lake, Iowa died July 30, 2026 at Accura Healthcare of Aurelia. Funeral services will take
Operators of the state’s news casino in Cedar Rapids announced they will be opening sooner than projected. Kim Pang is the
Traffic south of Marcus is about to look a whole lot different — and the clock is ticking on the next
