Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is calling on the legislature to pass a law requiring the collection of DNA from adults arrested for felonies or aggravated misdemeanors. “No family should
Facing a budget deficit of more than $12-million, Cedar Rapids school leaders are considering drastic cost-saving measures after voters rejected a proposed bond issue. Options include lowering the number of
A man from the small northeast Iowa town of La Motte has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for having an unregistered rifle and sending threatening text messages
After significant damage to a soon-to-close school building in northwest Iowa, classes for elementary students in the Harris-Lake Park School District have been moved to other facilities. The boiler system
Two suspects arrested in connection with a burglary and fire-related damage at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids have been returned to Iowa. Court documents say 39-year-old Brandon High
A vacant storefront in Mason City’s Southbridge Mall has been transformed into a student study and lounge space. The project was taken on by students from Mason City High School
Grinnell College is marking the loss of its oldest alumna. Just living to 111 is a rare accomplishment, but Edith Renfrow Smith was known for much more. The granddaughter of
Many Iowans are taking part in what’s known as Dry January, where they abstain from drinking alcohol for the month, and one expert says the gesture can help to set
The Sioux City School Board has unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Juan Cordova. Cordova started the job July 1 and his resignation is effective March 31.
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a task force to advise state officials and lawmakers on nuclear energy technology and infrastructure. Reynolds signaled this move during her “Condition of the State”
