Iowa nursing homes lead the nation in short-staffing violations
Iowa’s nursing home inspectors issued more citations for insufficient staffing last year than regulators in any other state in the nation, an Iowa Capital...
Iowa Campaign Fundraising Reaches Record Levels
Campaign fundraising has reached record levels in several Iowa elections ahead of the November 3, 2026, general election, according to state and federal campaign...
Hinson Visits Iowa Teen Recovery Center
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican candidate for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat, visited Ember Recovery Center on Thursday morning to discuss youth addiction...
Ottumwa Schools Offer Free Lunches During Virtual Learning Day
Ottumwa Community Schools Food Service will offer free grab-and-go lunches for students Friday, October 23, during the district’s Virtual Learning Day.
The program is intended...
Oskaloosa Police Department Promotes Sergeant Reisetter
The Oskaloosa Police Department has announced the promotion of Reisetter to the rank of sergeant, recognizing her dedication and service to the department and...
Iowa Faces Increased Fire Risk Friday
Iowans are being urged to take precautions against outdoor fires Friday, October 23, as warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds create conditions that...
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: The Mystery of Lloyd Patrick
Some mysteries leave behind more questions than answers. The 1982 death of Lloyd John Patrick is one of those cases, a story that began...
Wapello County Visitor Spending Increases for Fifth Straight Year
Visitors to Wapello County spent more than $68.6 million in 2025, a 7.1% increase in visitor spending from 2024. This jump is the fifth...
Gov. Reynolds appoints Michael Motto as District Judge
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Michael Motto as a District Judge in Judicial District 7.
Motto, of Davenport, Iowa, serves as District Associate...
IDR Announces 2027 Interest Rates
The Iowa Department of Revenue has announced the 2027 interest rate, which the agency charges for overdue payments.
Iowa Department of Revenue Interest Rate
Starting January...
