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Firearms would be allowed in cars during school pickups, dropoffs under House bill

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An Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday allowing people to keep firearms in their cars when picking up and dropping off students at...

Iowa nursing homes accused of abuse are added to federal list of worst facilities

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Two Iowa nursing homes cited for resident abuse and dozens of other regulatory violations have been added to the federal government’s list of the...

The Red Clay Strays and AJR Concerts Announced on the Iowa State Fair Grandstand

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The Iowa Lottery Grandstand Concert Series – Krause Group Stage DES MOINES, IA (02/18/2026) (readMedia)-- Get ready for two more unforgettable nights on the Iowa...

Oskaloosa Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Man Outside Mahaska County Residence

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Neighbors in Keomah Village were shaken Friday evening when a stabbing outside a residence led to the arrest of a local woman. On February 15th,...

Tight cattle supplies reshape market dynamics

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AUDIO: Randy Blach, CattleFax The CEO of CattleFax says tight cattle supplies could cause disruptions to the supply chain. Randy Blach says 2025 was a good...

Ag economists see 2026 as pivotal year

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AUDIO: Krista Swanson – NCGA A pair of agricultural economists say farm incomes continue to falter.  Danny Munch, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says...

Congressman calls E15 negotiations sensitive, but expects progress

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A Wisconsin Congressman serving on the Rural Domestic Energy Council says nationwide E15 negotiations are very sensitive, but he’s optimistic there will be a...

Ames Man Found Guilty of Felony Child Enticement in Knoxville Sting Operation

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An Ames man has been found guilty of felony child enticement following a large-scale sting operation in Knoxville in October 2024. Herve Twagirumukize, 29, was...

Cedar Rapids Police Seek Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old

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Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Keyara Janae Thelen, who was last in contact on February 14, 2026. Family members...

Iowa DNR seeks public input on roadmap for water quality improvements

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comment on the draft Integrated Report on water quality, initiating a 30-day public comment period. This biennial report,...