Dubuque Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID Unemployment Fraud
A Dubuque man was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in a case involving Iowa unemployment benefits. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
A tiny town’s big holiday spirit comes alive
GRANITE, I.A. (KELO) - The Christmas spirit is shining bright in Granite, Iowa, where volunteers are decking the town's halls… and rooftops. "The West Lyon FFA comes down this time every year and helps us start putting the lights up on the buildings and stuff," Darrel Hansen said. The...
Iowa senator’s quest for votes gets her a chomp from man’s best friend
Many Iowa political candidates go to extraordinary lengths to woo voters. Democratic state Sen. Catelin Drey’s attempt landed her in the ER. Drey of Sioux City, who recently won reelection to state Senate District 1, took herself to the hospital for rabies shots after a dog took a "quarter-sized chunk" out of the back of her left knee while she knocked on voters’ doors on Nov. 2. After three hours in the emergency room, some of which she spent making phone bank calls from the waiting room, and a
Iowa voters approved Amendment 1 on Nov. 3, so raising state income tax rates...
Iowa voters approved Amendment 1 on Nov. 3, adding a rule to the state constitution that a bill raising income tax rates needs two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the legislature. Unofficial results show 56.25% voting yes, 686,939 votes to 534,258, with every precinct reporting. Until now a simple majority has been […] The post Iowa voters approved Amendment 1 on Nov. 3, so raising state income tax rates will take two-thirds of both legislative chambers, unofficial results show a
Two killed after lengthy Highway 30 chase ends in head-on collision
LINN COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities say two people were killed after a lengthy police chase on Highway 30 ended in a head-on collision. The Iowa State Patrol says the pursuit occurred Friday afternoon after a 2019 Chevy Impala fled law enforcement in Marshall County. Authorities say the pursuit ran along Highway 30 and crossed four […]
Technology Association of Iowa Names Vermeer’s Brianne Schulte as CIO/CTO of the Year
Brianne Schulte is the Vice President of strategy, risk, information technology and financial planning at Vermeer Corporation, as was named CIO/CTO of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa. Schulte was honored at the 2026 Prometheus Awards at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines on Thursday, Nov....
Des Moines Inventory Grows Well Above the National Pace as Homes Sit Longer
Des Moines buyers gained breathing room as inventory grew well above the national pace and homes spent more time on the market.
Palo woman charged with $21,000 in SNAP fraud
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Palo woman is charged with two felonies after a state investigation found she gave false information about her income to get more food assistance than she was owed. Court documents show 38-year-old Aeryka Walker gave false documents and statements to the Department of Health...
Clutch defensive stops, stout rushing attack sends Sergeant Bluff-Luton to third straight state semifinal
(Sergeant Bluff) -- Forcing a pair of late-game turnovers and another stout rushing effort Friday night propelled Sergeant Bluff-Luton football into its third straight state semifinal. The Warriors (11-0) remained perfect on the season, fending off a second-half rally from the Glenwood Rams (8-3), while racking up over 320 rushing...
Top-ranked Regina Returns to UNI-Dome With Rout of No. 9 Grundy Center
IOWA CITY – Since a loss in the state title game last season Regina has waited for a return trip to the UNI-Dome and a shot at redemption. The Regals earned that opportunity in emphatic fashion on Friday. Top-ranked Regina built a 35-0 halftime and rolled to a 42-14...
