ITC Midwest aerial patrols: Low-flying helicopters in Iowa and Minnesota
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — ITC Midwest announced it will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines from September 22 to October 4, weather permitting. These helicopter patrols aim to assess the condition of the overhead transmission system. The patrols are required by the North American...
Arrest made, victim identified in deadly Lumberyard shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the Lumberyard shooting that left one dead on Saturday. Polk County deputies were called to the Lumberyard, located at 1504 NE 54th Avenue, on reports of shots fired around 3:41 a.m. Saturday morning. Crews arrived and located a deceased adult...
More Iowa schools move to four-day weeks
A growing number of Iowa school districts are adopting four-day weeks to cut costs and address teacher shortages. Why it matters: Though there are budgetary and labor advantages, research shows mixed effects on student learning and burdens on families. State of play: In Iowa, 27 districts have shortened their class...
Words we no longer use
“Jeepers Creepers, where’d ya get those peepers?” Now there’s a phrase you probably haven’t heard for a while. Perhaps you’ve never heard it. The line is from a song recorded by Louis Armstrong in the late 1930s. At the time of the recording, the word...
Mitchellville Family Barn honored by the Iowa Barn Foundation
MITCHELLVILLE, Iowa — The Hanke Family Barn, which survived the 2020 Derecho, got some recognition by the Iowa Barn Foundation. After the storm hit in August of 2020 the barn was leaning to the east. Ginny Hanke Underwood and her siblings realized the family barn needed some serious attention. They found a...
Perry man faces harassment, burglary charges in separate incidents
A Perry man was arrested Saturday night in separate incidents, first for the alleged ongoing harassment of a Perry woman and then for allegedly burglarizing a garage in Perry. Angel Moises Ortega Velasquez, 20, of 1703 Vine St., Perry, was charged with first-degree harassment and third-degree burglary. The incident...
How one new type of fertilizer could reduce nitrate levels in Iowa’s drinking water
AMES, Iowa — At Iowa State University, Dr. Santanu Bakshi is working on a slow-release fertilizer that could help decrease nitrate concentrations in Iowa's water sources. Agriculture is big business in Iowa, ranking No. 1 in several areas of exports and production. As farmers meet increased demand, high levels of...
Urbandale woman allegedly hits, bites Urbandale man in home
An Urbandale woman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly assaulting an Urbandale man in the home. Morgan Danielle Dubree, 29, of 5419 167th St., Urbandale. was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 12:45 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 5400...
Iowa Traffic Fatalities Down Compared to Last Year
Iowa has seen a decline in traffic fatalities so far this year, with 32 fewer deaths on state roadways compared to the same date in 2024. Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler shared the update during this week’s Transportation Commission meeting. “We’re on a good trajectory, but I think you know us at the Department well...
Report: Iowa Could Have 100% Carbon-Free Power By 2045
Iowa (RI) — Iowa’s electricity needs are expected to rise by 30 to 60 percent in the next 20 years, and a new report finds the state might be able to meet the demand and achieve 100-percent carbon-free electricity with renewable energy. Steve Guyer, senior energy policy counsel...
