Starting this Thursday, January 1, Iowans caught handling a smart phone while driving a vehicle could get a $170 ticket, which includes the fine, court fees and other charges. The
The annual “University of Okoboji Winter Games” in northwest Iowa begin in less than four weeks and there’s chili on the schedule. The chili cook-off — a sort of kick-off
Health studies project more than 21,000 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in Iowans next year, while 6,300 Iowans will die from cancer — and both numbers are rising. Jody
Well over 450 Spencer residents have downloaded a new smart phone app designed to provide a variety of information, including weather alerts. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson said it’s part
Well over 450 Spencer residents have downloaded a new smart phone app designed to provide a variety of information, including weather alerts. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson said it’s part
A cold front blew into Iowa Sunday bringing blizzard conditions that closed down Interstate 35 from Ames north to Clear Lake, and spawned snow squalls across central and eastern Iowa.
Hundreds gathered Saturday in Marshalltown to pay their respects to Staff Sergeant Nate Howard, one of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed this month while on active duty in Syria.
House Speaker Pat Grassley says Republicans in the Iowa House will seek longer prison sentences for people who’ve previously been convicted of violent crimes. “As we’ve seen lawlessness take over
An eastern Iowa man was at the Iowa Lottery’s main office in central Iowa today to claim a $1 million prize. Iowa Lottery officials announced this afternoon that William Zak
A national study shows falls from tree stands are now the leading cause of injury for deer hunters, even exceeding the risk of gunshot wounds. With more than 100,000 deer
