January 30, 2019

Sheldon, Iowa — MidAmerican Energy has provided electrical service to the community of Sheldon without a franchise since 1987 and gas since 1989. At Wednesday’s City Council workshop, Mark Reinders representing

Des Moines, Iowa — A Christian conservative organization headed by a Sheldon native is the only group registered, at least thus far, in favor of a bill to erect an

Northwest Iowa — ‘Tis the season. Tax papers continue to trickle in via the mail. W-2s from employers, 1099s for other income, 1098-Ts for college students, 1095-Bs for proof of

Sheldon, Iowa — An Iowa Senate subcommittee late last week advanced a bill that would remove some local government control over the sales and use of fireworks in the state.

Des Moines, Iowa — One of our area legislators has drafted two bills — one calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution mandating term limits in Congress, and one

Statewide Iowa — (RI) — Iowa’s three public universities are asking lawmakers for an additional $18-million in the next fiscal year. In the past two years, lawmakers cut millions more than

Northwest Iowa — If you’re looking for a specific piece of mail to hit your mailbox, today isn’t going to be the day it arrives.

The worst of the dangerously cold air mass will be over the region today, with morning wind chills of -30 to -60 across the area. Daytime highs will remain below