UI prof finds lessons in every disaster, including Maui
The responses to the fast-moving wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are being carefully watched by a University of Iowa professor who studies disaster transportation logistics. Ann Campbell, a […]
Senator Grassley asks county sheriffs for information on international cartels
Each of Iowa’s 99 county sheriffs is being asked to report on what local crimes they’re seeing that may be tied to international cartels, from illegal drugs to human trafficking. […]
Facial recognition now being used at airports in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids
Facial recognition scanners are now in full-time use at the state’s two largest airports. TSA regional spokesperson Jessica Mayle says the scanners verify ID’s used by passengers as they board. […]
Iowa Lottery adding ‘Double Play’ option to Powerball tickets
The Iowa Lottery is preparing to add another option to Powerball tickets that has proven popular in other states. Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says it’s called the “Double Play” option. […]
Lawmakers suggest new rules for Iowa Veterans Fund grants
A group of lawmakers is recommending that new guidelines be developed for grants from the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund. The grants are for things like car or home repairs or […]
Sioux City sees problems with panhandlers increasing
Sioux City police say the number of calls about panhandlers have been increasing. Sergeant Tom Gill says these type of calls always increase in the summer and this year it […]
Iowa Red Cross volunteers helping survivors of Maui fire
More than a half-dozen Iowans are now on the wildfire-ravaged Hawaiian island of Maui, helping survivors there recover from last week’s swift-moving fire. About a hundred people were killed in […]
Two candidates with opposite reactions to Trump indictment
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott says the latest indictment against former President Trump is unwarranted. “We see the legal system being weaponized against political opponents. That is unAmerican and unacceptable,” […]
Senator Grassley discusses latest Trump news
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it’ll likely be a long while before any assessments can be made about the latest legal challenge facing former President Donald Trump, who drew large […]
Casey’s announces deal to acquire 63 stores in two states
The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain is buying more than 60 stores in Kentucky and Tennessee. Casey’s announced it has an agreement to purchase 63 stores from the EG group […]