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Logan cancer survivor part of Rural Listening Project 250 panel discussion

Logan cancer survivor part of Rural Listening Project 250 panel discussion

  • Nathan Delaney Council Bluffs Nonpareil

Rural Iowans from across the state delivered a message to lawmakers Tuesday focused on the cost of living, declining local economies and shrinking access to healthcare.

Ian Roberts' Social Security card was fake. Why wasn't it detected?

Ian Roberts' Social Security card was fake. Why wasn't it detected?

  • Tyler Jett Des Moines Register

Ian Roberts used a fake Social Security card to help him land the top job at Iowa's largest school district.

Increasing conflict threatens promise of quiet life in rural Iowa

Increasing conflict threatens promise of quiet life in rural Iowa

  • Nick El Hajj Des Moines Register

Madison County’s dysfunction reflects the broader strain testing communities across Iowa, where the romance of small-town living is colliding with the increasingly difficult reality of keeping those towns running.

Des Moines woman creates safety app for domestic abuse survivors

Des Moines woman creates safety app for domestic abuse survivors

  • Kyle Werner Des Moines Register

Sister Signal aims to help those facing domestic abuse by offering resources, support and reminders that Love hopes will make the difference between surviving and thriving.

Des Moines schools registered for E-verify after Ian Roberts' immigration arrest

Des Moines schools registered for E-verify after Ian Roberts' immigration arrest

  • Tyler Jett Des Moines Register

In the wake of Ian Roberts’ September arrest for ignoring an immigration judge's order, state leaders have pushed for government officials to vet job candidates through E-Verify.

At least 7 tornadoes hit Iowa June 11 as storms swept across Midwest

At least 7 tornadoes hit Iowa June 11 as storms swept across Midwest

  • Cooper Worth Des Moines Register

It was an active day for severe weather on June 11, in Iowa, with at least seven confirmed tornadoes statewide.

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy seeks DNR permit to boost ethanol production

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy seeks DNR permit to boost ethanol production

  • Scott Stewart

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy is looking to boost its annual ethanol production limit for its Council Bluffs dry mill ethanol facility by over 14%

Divided regents vote to insert themselves in public university searches, classrooms

Divided regents vote to insert themselves in public university searches, classrooms

    Citing pressure from the Legislature, a divided Board of Regents on Tuesday approved two new policies inserting itself into aspects of campus operations it hasn’t before.

    New Iowa IT outsourcing contracts detail costs, savings and AI rules

    New Iowa IT outsourcing contracts detail costs, savings and AI rules

      Iowa releases contracts detailing its IT outsourcing plan with Cognizant and AWS as 196 state workers face layoffs and officials project $530M in savings.

      Ashley Hinson says ā€˜WIC is fully funded.’ Advocates warn families could lose benefits

      Ashley Hinson says ā€˜WIC is fully funded.’ Advocates warn families could lose benefits

        U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa says the House WIC bill fully funds the program. Advocates warn 48,000 Iowa participants could lose food benefits and services.

        Salix residents gather to voice opposition to potential data center in WoodburyCounty

        Salix residents gather to voice opposition to potential data center in WoodburyCounty

          Approximately 150 people gathered in the Salix City Park Monday night to show their opposition to a possible data center project in Salix, as well as hear from former U.S. House Rep. Steve King on the issue.Ā 

          After loss, Republican Jim Carlin urges supporters to not vote for Ashley Hinson

          After loss, Republican Jim Carlin urges supporters to not vote for Ashley Hinson

            Jim Carlin, who lost his long-shot bid, told his supporters he could not "in good conscience ask you to vote" for Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate.

            Omaha man arrested in Council Bluffs in fatal Ralston shooting to stay in jail

            Omaha man arrested in Council Bluffs in fatal Ralston shooting to stay in jail

              A Nebraska judge on Wednesday ordered a man charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting held without bail after being arrested in Council Bluffs.

              IEDA chief Debi Durham calls data centers 'great corporate citizens' in Sioux City

              IEDA chief Debi Durham calls data centers 'great corporate citizens' in Sioux City

                Iowa does not "give incentives" to data center projects, Iowa Finance Authority and the Economic Development Director Debi Durham said Monday, but data centers are "great corporate citizens."Ā 

                Local News

                Broadway performer Kelli James will present class in Tabor in July

                Broadway performer Kelli James will present class in Tabor in July

                Broadway performer Kelli James will return to her hometown of Tabor next month for a weeklong masterclass and a community concert.

                At least 7 tornadoes hit Iowa June 11 as storms swept across Midwest

                At least 7 tornadoes hit Iowa June 11 as storms swept across Midwest

                It was an active day for severe weather on June 11, in Iowa, with at least seven confirmed tornadoes statewide.

                Southwest Iowa Transit Agency honors top drivers with awards

                Southwest Iowa Transit Agency honors top drivers with awards

                The Southwest Iowa Transit Agency honored its top drivers during its spring meeting.

                Clarinda's Cabeen wins Akin shopping spree

                Clarinda's Cabeen wins Akin shopping spree

                Akin Building Center recently announced its shopping spree winners, including a Clarinda woman

                State & Regional

                Logan cancer survivor part of Rural Listening Project 250 panel discussion

                Logan cancer survivor part of Rural Listening Project 250 panel discussion

                Rural Iowans from across the state delivered a message to lawmakers Tuesday focused on the cost of living, declining local economies and shrinking access to healthcare.

                Ian Roberts' Social Security card was fake. Why wasn't it detected?

                Ian Roberts' Social Security card was fake. Why wasn't it detected?

                Ian Roberts used a fake Social Security card to help him land the top job at Iowa's largest school district.

                Increasing conflict threatens promise of quiet life in rural Iowa

                Increasing conflict threatens promise of quiet life in rural Iowa

                Madison County’s dysfunction reflects the broader strain testing communities across Iowa, where the romance of small-town living is colliding with the increasingly difficult reality of keeping those towns running.

                Des Moines woman creates safety app for domestic abuse survivors

                Des Moines woman creates safety app for domestic abuse survivors

                Sister Signal aims to help those facing domestic abuse by offering resources, support and reminders that Love hopes will make the difference between surviving and thriving.

                Nation & World

                Casual drinker? You still have a 1 in 25 risk of dying, study says

                Casual drinker? You still have a 1 in 25 risk of dying, study says

                The findings of a large-scale review of more than 7,200 studies on alcohol-related diseaseĀ are at odds with federal health guidelines.

                The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

                The paint is already peeling in Trump's renovated Washington Reflecting Pool

                The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was already peeling away from the bottom.

                Blue paint peeling off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after refill

                Blue paint peeling off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after refill

                Blue paint peels and algae spreads in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after a refill, raising concerns about the recent renovation work.

                Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                Some Republicans blast Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon

                President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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                Clarinda's Cabeen wins Akin shopping spree

                Flory headlines SCIA Ag Banquet on July 15

                Flory headlines SCIA Ag Banquet on July 15

                Disaster declared in Page County for June 5-12 severe storms

                Disaster declared in Page County for June 5-12 severe storms

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