Iowa’s governor signs over two dozen bills into law
A new state law will require the Iowa DOT to check a federal database if someone seeking a driver’s license does not arrive with proof they’re a citizen or a legal resident of the United States. The policy is currently scheduled to go into effect March 1, 2027.
Meyer calls for Iowa House review of IPERS situation
House Democratic Leader Brian Meyer says the House Oversight Committee should meet soon to find out why the CEO of the state-run pension system resigned and a top deputy was fired on May 1. “We need to investigate it and if we can do it sooner rather than later and...
Olive Garden is getting a new fast-food neighbor in Ames
Golden arches are appearing in two new locations in Ames and Story County. A newly built McDonald’s restaurant is celebrating its grand opening in Huxley, and a new location has been approved in a growing business district in Ames. More: Dreams do come true. Ames' first Olive Garden finally has an open date The City of
Thousands without power in Iowa
IOWA — More than 4,700 homes and businesses across Iowa are without electricity Monday morning, according to statewide outage tracking data. PowerOutage.us reported 4,722 customers without power statewide out of more than 1.58 million tracked customers. Woodbury County reported the highest number of outages in Iowa Mon
From the Big Lie to the Big Cheat
David Russell is a retired teacher. He can be reached at [email protected]. This essay first appeared in his Substack newsletter, The Front Burner and the Back. We’ve been living with the Big Lie for the last five and a half years. And now we are living with the Big Cheat as well. Iowa MAGAs are going all in for rig
25 tornadoes reported in central United States, damage in Iowa and Nebraska
The Storm Prediction Center received at least 25 tornado reports through May 17 across Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, and Florida. Out of the 25, 14 tornadoes were reported in Iowa, affecting multiple counties, including Woodbury, Plymouth, Cherokee, Calhoun, Pocahontas, Dickinson, and Palo Alto counties. While wid
‘Santa Ames’ accused of stealing more than $25k from Louisiana woman
A popular central Iowa Santa figure is accused of stealing over $25,000 from a woman in Louisiana. David Greulich, known locally as 'Santa Ames,' was recently arrested for money and identity theft, fraud and money laundering in Louisiana. He's been in the Story County Jail since April 26 as he fights extradition to Lou
Iowa is expanding efforts to combat human trafficking through new requirements for commercial truck...
Iowa is expanding efforts to combat human trafficking through new requirements for commercial truck drivers. A bill signed into law by Kim Reynolds will require anyone applying for a commercial driver’s license in Iowa to complete a 30-minute training course on human trafficking awareness. The course is intended to...
Iowa’s unpaid tax sale challenged as unconstitutional
An Iowa homeowner's fight to keep his house over a $2,441 tax debt could test whether the state's tax-sale system unlawfully strips property owners of their home equity. Why it matters: If successful, the lawsuit could have widespread implications for how governments collect tax debt and whether they can be compelled t
Sunday Storms Affect Nebraska and Iowa
(Area) — Thunderstorms rolled through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Sunday. The storms left 8,000 residents around the Omaha area without power, mainly in the South Omaha area. There was a reported tornado that touched down near Plattsmouth, NE and another one in Glenwood, IA about 11 miles...
