A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
Climate change, weapon bans and religious rights are all on the docket this term as the Supreme Court begins hearing arguments.
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US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran.
Woman arrested in California for allegedly spying on Taiwanese officials for China
Per the affidavit, Wanying Zhang allegedly traveled to Seattle last year and conducted surveillance on a close relative of a Taiwanese government official.
Bucking for Buc-ee’s; can Iowa contend?
Dan Piller was a business reporter for more than four decades, working for the Des Moines Register and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He covered the oil and gas industry while in Texas and was the Register’s agriculture reporter before his retirement in 2013. He lives in Ankeny. The gas pump has emerged as the issue
ARL seeking support for 372 animals taken from Marshalltown animal neglect situation
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking community support after rescuing 372 animals from a Marshalltown property.
Woman jumps from window, 3 officers hurt after rescuing toddler from New Orleans fire
According to New Orleans police, the officers were helping firefighters with rescue efforts at an apartment building.
Texas firefighters band together to support captain's son battling Stage 4 cancer
Conway Frost is the son of Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain Patrick Frost, a firefighter and paramedic who has dedicated years to serving the community.
What's new for Des Moines-area attractions this fall
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Fall is bringing a new reason to visit some of central Iowa's largest attractions. At Adventureland in Altoona, the annual Phantom Fall Fest is back for its fifth season, giving visitors a chance to experience the amusement park after the traditional summer season. During the day, families can…
Carlisle schools canceling Monday classes due to ongoing water outage
Superintendent Erik Anderson said district leaders could not get approval from the necessary entities to have school on Monday without access to water.
WATCH: Firefighters rescue dog trapped in car after crash in California
The Ventura County Fire Department said the crash happened near Malibu, California, along the state's Pacific Coast Highway.
Classes canceled, water still out in Carlisle as the week begins
CARLISLE, Iowa -- The City of Carlisle remains under a "Do Not Use" water order as work continues to restore systems following a water main break. The city of roughly 4,400 was initially informed of possible water services problems around 4 p.m. Wednesday, but was ordered to stop all water usage immediately just an…
Gary Eubank shares six decades of John Deere history as plant guide
ANKENY, Iowa — Gary Eubank enjoyed his career building John Deere Farm Equipment. He had a long 48 and a half year career working at the John Deere Des Moines works. He was certified by his union as one of the most senior employees on the Deere payroll. Eubank, now 86, has been coming to the
Puppy Bowl 2026: ARL pup picks Lions vs. Panthers
DES MOINES, Iowa — It's football season, and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s shelters are full of adoptable dogs ready to snuggle up to watch some Sunday Football. The Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers kickoff is at 7:20 p.m. CT on Sunday on WHO 13. See who this week's adoptable pup picks to win.
Pilot injured after ultralight aircraft crashes into eastern Iowa home
CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa -- Authorities say a pilot sustained injuries Saturday after an ultralight aircraft crashed into an eastern Iowa home. The Clayton County Sheriff's Office says shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday, its Communications Center began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting an aircraft that had crashed into a…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 4 tips to reduce your risk
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Simple but healthy tips: Exercise, healthy eating, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol use. These are the four things people were advocating for at a breast cancer awareness rally on Sunday. The Physician Committee of Responsible Medicine puts on 'Let's Beat Breast Cancer' rallies…
Great weather sticks around Iowa with one small chance of rain
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Another cool night and another gorgeous day on Sunday, much like Saturday. And there's more of that good weather incoming. Lows on Sunday night will again fall into the forties. We'll be in the 70s this week. Expect breezy conditions Tuesday and Saturday, and in between, a chance of a few
Ames emergency teams work to recover submerged truck with person inside
AMES, Iowa -- Ames emergency crews work to recover a truck with one person inside after it became submerged in water. The Ames Police Department says that shortly after noon on Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 4500 block of Mortensen Road on reports of a vehicle in the water. At the scene, officers identified
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Special legislative session, 4th District debate
Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 10/4/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative A super busy Friday so we recorded Saturday. Get caught up on state lawmakers passing $1.5B in steel plant incentives through a special legislative session. Laura, Kathie, and Eric are all here! Read on Substack The Iowa Legislature’s one-day…
Federal funds for local police enforcement accelerated Trump immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office. An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local and state law enforcement and federal immigration officers through collaborations known as 287(g) agreements helped…
Civil rights icons share school desegregation journey with Iowans
Douglas Burns is a fourth-generation Iowa journalist. He is the co-founder of the Western Iowa Journalism Foundation and a member of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative, where this article first appeared on The Iowa Mercury newsletter. His family operated the Carroll Times Herald for 93 years in Carroll, where Burns…
Prediction markets spend millions to influence state, federal governments
Kalshi, Polymarket and the Coalition for Prediction Markets have spent at least $3 million this year on lobbying and campaign contributions across the federal and state levels, according to a new report from the government watchdog group OpenSecrets. Prediction market platforms say they are like commodity markets that…
Governor signs law allowing $1.4B in tax incentives for steel mill project
Robin Opsahl covers the state legislature and politics for Iowa Capital Dispatch, where this article first appeared. Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law on October 2 a measure changing a state’s economic development program that could provide nearly $1.4 billion in tax incentives for a $15 billion steel mill project…
Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law allowing $1.4B in tax incentives for steel mill project
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Friday a measure changing a state’s economic development program that could provide nearly $1.4 billion in tax incentives for a $15 billion steel mill project planned in southeast Iowa. “Today, we advance the most consequential economic development project ever to come to our state,”…
Polk County lawyer sanctioned for practicing law with a suspended license
A former Polk County lawyer is facing additional sanctions after admitting he practiced law for years while his license was under suspension. State records indicate Warren J. Polson was first licensed to practice law in Iowa in April 2016. In April 2022, his license was suspended for failing to cooperate with the Iowa…
Mental health professionals sanctioned for improper client relationships
Several Iowa mental health professionals have been charged recently with violating regulations concerning their relationships with clients. Among the most recent cases is that of Cheryl Schromen, who has been an Iowa-licensed mental health counselor since June 2024. The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals…
Teacher who sued Iowa school district for students’ ‘racist’ acts wins $425,000
A school teacher who alleged the Ottumwa public schools encouraged students’ racist behavior by failing to impose sufficient discipline has won a $425,000 judgment against the district. In June 2023, Robert Bender sued the Ottumwa Community School District in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa…
Center for Intellectual Freedom advisory council advances director candidates
Members of the advisory council for the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa met Friday to discuss next steps in the search for a permanent director and their hopes for the center’s future. The field of applicants for the director job — currently held on an interim basis by Luciano de Castro
When retirements play hide-and-seek with tax money
Randy Evans is executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes openness and transparency in Iowa’s state and local governments. He can be reached at [email protected]. This essay first appeared on his Substack newsletter, Stray Thoughts…
Privatization and the return to separate and unequal education
Nick Covington is an Iowa parent who taught high school social studies for ten years. For decades, the same charts and arguments about public school spending have made their way from think tanks to the media and state capitols around the country. “After 40 years, trillions spent, and declining test scores, doing more…
Iowa GOP, Zach Lahn tout epic tax policies, but deliver a paper tiger
Larry McBurney is a Democratic member of the Iowa House representing part of Urbandale. For years, Iowa Republicans have argued that lower taxes will attract people, businesses, and investment to the state. Governor Kim Reynolds made that case in 2022 while promoting her income tax plan, telling people elsewhere…
Data centers need to be regulated
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught for eleven years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional director for 27 years until retiring. He can be reached at [email protected] Growing up, organized sports consisted of…
Why Trump’s lawsuit against Selzer, Des Moines Register failed on every level
President Donald Trump has attacked press freedom in many ways, using private litigation as well as the powers of his office. While some corporations settled meritless lawsuits to curry favor with the administration, the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and its former pollster fought back. They were vindicated…