The mayor of Fort Dodge faces a drunk driving charge. Fifty-two-year-old Matt Bemrich was charged with operating while under the influence/first offense and improper use of lanes. Fort Dodge police
Four Iowa communities are hosting fundraising walks this month that are designed to support efforts to prevent suicide. Dan Lehmann, of Le Mars, says he’ll be taking part in the
Two people were killed in a house fire Tuesday afternoon in western Iowa’s Shelby County. The fire was reported at around 4 pm at a residence in Harlan. The Shelby
Jack Whitver, the top Republican in the Iowa Senate, is stepping down from his leadership position and will not seek reelection in 2026. Whitver has been Senate Majority Leader for
Harvest season is underway in parts of Iowa a little early this year, in part due to the dry weather and a disease that hit corn crops. Field agronomist Angie
There’s been a very public quarrel among Sioux City School District leaders who haven’t said why their superintendent was on leave at the start of the school year. In late
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra hasn’t set a date to formally launch his campaign for governor, but is dropping hints about his future. Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, was at the
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has released the second phase of its study on the impact of biking on the state. “This phase of the study found that 40 percent of
There’s been a very public quarrel among Sioux City School District leaders who haven’t said why their superintendent was on leave at the start of the school year. In late
Iowans who love Girl Scout cookies will have another tempting option next year. Samie Stinton, vice president for marketing with the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, says a new cookie
