Bird Flu Detected in Commercial Egg Layer Flock in O’Brien County, Iowa
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Sunday a detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in O’Brien County. This is the second detection of the bird flu in 2025 in Iowa. According to a spokesperson for IDALS, approximately 240,000 layer hens...
Iowa awards nearly $600,000 in grants to boost child care workforce
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Education has awarded nearly $600,000 in competitive grants to nine school districts, following a successful pilot program last summer. The grants aim to align family and consumer science programs with the attainment of a national child...
Bob Dylan Adds ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour Stops in Iowa
He's one of the most iconic figures in American music and he's bringing his latest tour to Iowa later this year. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Dylan has added shows in Sioux City and Davenport to his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour. The Sioux City stop is April...
Woman Convicted for 2022 Northeast Iowa Arson Sentenced to 25 Years in Iowa Prison
A woman convicted last fall of felony arson in Northeast Iowa could spend over two decades in an Iowa prison…after she completes her prison time in Minnesota. Last November (11.19.24), an Allamakee County jury found 44-year-old Mindy Jones guilty of first-degree arson, a Class...
FBI Warns Iowans About Pig Butchering Scam, What You Need to Know
If you're not looking for a scam, don't worry one could come looking for you/ That's exactly what's happening with the latest in scams that's sweeping the nation. The pig Butchering scam, according to the United States Secret Service involves scammers luring victims into fake...
Lincoln County pursuit ends near Iowa border
CANTON, S.D. (KELO) — Lincoln County authorities arrested a Sioux Falls man following a weekend pursuit that ended near the Iowa border. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on a road west of the Lennox exit off Interstate 29 around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office...
Gas prices rise in Iowa, but fall nationally
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gas prices in Iowa have seen a slight increase, rising by 0.7 cents per gallon to an average of $2.89 per gallon. This marks a 14-cent rise from last month and a 5.1-cent rise compared to the same time last year. Diesel prices in the...
⚠ Wintry Mix Could Bring Icy Roads Wednesday 🧊
A weather system moving in Wednesday could bring freezing drizzle and wintry precipitation to the region, potentially creating hazardous travel conditions. While icy roads are a concern, the extent of the icing remains uncertain. Warmer temperatures in southern Iowa may prevent...
Even if Linn Co. casino is approved by commission Thursday, lawmakers could still block...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A moratorium bill potentially banning new gaming licenses in Iowa is retroactive, meaning it could overwrite an upcoming decision set to be made by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) on Thursday. It would be second casino ban in the last five...
Colder Tuesday followed by a wintry mix Wednesday
We’re back to more typical, winter weather to kick off February. Colder, more seasonable air has already arrived, and even more cold air is moving in for Tuesday. Temperatures will run about 10 degrees below average Tuesday with highs around 15-20 degrees from southern...