Operations at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant remain on a temporary “precautionary pause” as officials work to address the discovery of a hazardous compound onsite. According to Justine Barati with the Joint Munitions Command, the […]
City officials in West Burlington, Iowa say a major piece of sewer infrastructure is nearing a critical point and needs replacement. The Hawk Eye reports the city’s 24-inch force main — a 2.1-mile pipeline that […]
The Fort Madison Community School District has approved a roof replacement project at the high school as part of a larger plan to transition to solar energy. The Pen City Current reports that the project […]
The Lee County Board of Supervisors and other local officials are inviting residents to an informal public meeting to discuss proposed state legislation that could significantly impact local government and law enforcement. Officials plan to […]
The West Burlington School District could soon have a dedicated school resource officer again. During Wednesday’s meeting, the West Burlington City Council moved forward with plans to enter into a 28E agreement with the school […]
What should have been a celebration for the winner of the Hancock County republican primary election for county treasurer was marred this week after the salary for the treasurer position was reduced just before the […]
A bill that would have had five Iowa community colleges start offering a limited number of four year degrees has stalled in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh of Spillville says there was no […]
Two Iowa soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait are returning home today. A private dignified transfer for Declan Coady and Jeffery O’Brien is scheduled this afternoon at the Iowa Air National Guard […]
You can expect a relatively quiet spring flood season this year. That’s according to the National Weather Service office in the Quad Cities. They say most of the region is facing a below-normal risk of […]
A revised version of the property tax reform bill House Republicans are proposing has cleared a House committee. It would still limit city and county tax revenue growth to two percent and create a new […]
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is one step nearer to becoming the next head of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee narrowly approved his nomination on Thursday. The panel […]
Update: Authorities announced on Thursday that University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, who was reported missing in Barcelona, Spain while on spring break, has been found dead. A representative from the Barcelona police […]
The Trump Administration has approved a 60-day suspension of the Jones Act, aiming to ease pressure on fuel prices and stabilize supply chains disrupted by escalating tensions involving Iran. The century-old law typically requires that […]
The Minnesota Vikings have brought back veteran quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year contract, reinforcing a reshaped quarterback group ahead of a pivotal season. Wentz, 33, returns after making five starts for Minnesota last year, […]
The Detroit Pistons will be without their top player for the immediate future after Cade Cunningham was diagnosed with a collapsed left lung, a setback expected to keep him out for at least two weeks. […]
Louisville will begin its NCAA Tournament run without one of its most important players, as freshman standout Mikel Brown Jr. has been ruled out for both the first round and a potential second-round matchup due […]
