Statewide Iowa — Water utilities in Iowa and nationwide would be required to monitor drinking water for six so-called “forever chemicals” under a proposal from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Read more
Iowa College Hoops Fans Are Reminded To Gamble Responsibly
Des Moines, Iowa — As March Madness starts in Des Moines today (Thursday) with the opening rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament, betting is sure to be big business, especially with six Iowa teams in the men’s and women’s contests. Read more
Person Who Had Access To Central Lyon Students Being Investigated By DCI
Rock Rapids, Iowa — Details are scant at this time, but officials at Central Lyon Community School District are telling us that someone who had access to students is the subject of an investigation. Read more
Rise Grant Approved For Plymouth County
Des Moines, Iowa — The state Transportation Commission has approved a grant to build a roadway into the proposed plant at a site in Plymouth County south of Le Mars. Read more
Congressman Feenstra Holds Town Hall With Agriculture Focus Near Sanborn
Sanborn, Iowa — Congressman Randy Feenstra (Republican, from Hull) hosted a town hall with local farmers, producers, and constituents in Sanborn this Wednesday, March 15th, to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill and other issues. Read more
Weather Service: Wind & Blowing Snow Along With Falling Snow To Be The Biggest Threats
Sheldon, Iowa — We just don’t seem to be able to shake Old Man Winter for very long this year. Another storm system is set to strike northwest Iowa this Thursday, and forecasters may even use the “B” word — “blizzard” with this one. Read more