Statewide Iowa — (RI) — The top Republican in the Iowa Senate says GOP lawmakers are considering a tax package that may raise the state sale one percent, with part of the money financing water quality efforts and the rest used to replace taxes that are cut. Read more
Trooper Talks Winter Driving Safety
Northwest Iowa — Here in northwest Iowa we’ve seen our first blast of winter weather, and it seems as though each year we have to re-learn how to drive in wintry conditions. Read more
New Trash Cans To Be Required After Council Approves Haulers’ Requests
Sheldon, Iowa — When the Sheldon City Council met this past Wednesday they approved a pair of ordinance changes affecting garbage hauling in town. Read more
Hunters Asked To Collect Samples For CWD As Season Opens
Northwest Iowa — The first shotgun deer season opens this Saturday in Iowa and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is again asking hunters for samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease. Read more
Upper Des Moines Food Pantry In Critical Need
Primghar, Iowa — The cupboards at the Upper Des Moines Food Pantry in Primghar are almost completely bare — not good news during the holidays. Read more
Former GEMS Treasurer Charged With Theft
George, Iowa — The former Treasurer for the George Emergency Medical Services, or GEMS, has been arrested on a charge of First Degree Theft. Read more