Frances Hansen – Storm Lake Times Pilot
Frances Elaine Hansen peacefully transitioned on April 26, 2024, at the age of 97, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on May 10, 1926, in Spencer to Fern and Edward [...]
Iowa Republican officials rally behind Trump at state GOP convention …
Gov. Kim Reynolds, Attorney General Brenna Bird and others at the state Republican convention on Saturday emphasized the need to defeat President Joe Biden in November and put former President [...]
UpLift to continue despite new law banning local government funding •…
Although Iowa has a new law preventing local governments from funding guaranteed income programs, the UpLift program in Iowa plans to continue through outside support. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House [...]
U.S. House votes to kill BLM rule, delist gray wolf, end Boundary Wat…
The U.S. House approved four bills focused on natural resources and land management Tuesday, promoting a Republican message of dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s approach to conservation. The four bills [...]
Drake University launches teacher intern program for professional stu…
Drake University will offer people with a passion for teaching, who took a different path, a way to earn their teaching credentials and master’s degree while gaining in-classroom experience. The [...]
Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts…
By NICK INGRAM, JEFF MARTIN and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH - Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, [...]
Regulators deny late requests to delay carbon dioxide pipeline decisi…
In a split vote, the Iowa Utilities Board declined to solicit more evidence before it decides whether to issue a pipeline permit to Summit Carbon Solutions, according to a Thursday [...]
What passed and what failed • Iowa Capital Dispatch
As Iowa lawmakers ended the 2024 legislative session, Republican leaders said they passed their priorities, including changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, many K-12 education initiatives and income tax cuts. [...]
Storm Lake man wins $18,500 in Iowa Lottery prizes
Ben Sounnarath claims four prizes in Pick 4 lotto game Ben Sounnarath A Storm Lake man has won $18,500 in Iowa Lottery prizes. Ben Sounnarath hit big in Sunday’s midday [...]
House, Senate committees advance proposal lowering income tax • Iowa …
As lawmakers aim to end the 2024 legislative session, one major policy priority named by both Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican legislative leaders had yet to reach floor debate: income [...]
Iowa House votes to turn Iowa Civil Rights Commission into advisory p…
The Iowa House voted Tuesday to diminish the role and authority of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and combine individual commissions on the status of underrepresented populations into a single [...]
Caitlin Clark is No. 1 pick in WNBA draft, going to the Indiana Fever…
Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise."I [...]
Controlled burn at Cedar Bluffs aids prairie reconstruction • Iowa Ca…
Violet the Dog and I spent yesterday morning observing a controlled burn at Cedar Bluffs Natural Area. Chris Clingan, director of Mahaska County Conservation asked me to to tag along [...]
Colder winters in Iowa actually prove that global warming is a realit…
The No. 1 argument climate-change deniers use to “prove” that global warming is not happening is the fact that there have numerous examples of historically low winter temperatures in the [...]
Iowa-UConn women’s Final Four game breaks viewing records : NPR
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) with head coach Lisa Bluder during a Final Four college basketball game against UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. [...]
How Caitlin Clark, NCAA Tournament Are Already Impacting WNBA’s Botto…
Iowa Hawkeyes superstar point guard Caitlin Clark will face off against Paige Bueckers and the rest of the University of Connecticut Huskies tonight at 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET, for [...]
Postpartum Medicaid extension, with cut in eligibility, heads to gove…
The Iowa House approved a bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year Wednesday, despite criticism from Democrats about increased income restrictions on eligible families. Senate File [...]
Bill on emotional support animal housing accommodations heads to gove…
The Senate sent legislation to the governor that would require additional documentation and certain restrictions for emotional support animals in Iowa rental properties. While some lawmakers had objections to earlier [...]
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese face off in Elite Eight game : NPR
LSU's Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game April 2, 2023, in Dallas. Tony Gutierrez/AP [...]
City librarian charged with theft loses bid for jobless benefits • Io…
A city librarian who is criminally charged with stealing baseball-concession revenue from a booster club is not entitled to unemployment benefits, an Iowa judge has ruled. According to state records, [...]
University of Iowa graduate workers call for fundraising boycott • Io…
University of Iowa graduate worker union members are calling for students, alumni and community members to stop giving the university their dollars as the union that represents them continues its [...]
Iowa university leaders, students say federal financial aid difficult…
LAMONI — Agriculture has played a large part in Iowa State University student Jennifer Holliday’s financial aid over the past few years. The junior and class body president at ISU [...]
BVU baseball home opener moves to Indianola
Due to forecasted cold temperatures and chances of rain and snow throughout this weekend in northwest Iowa, the upcoming three-game weekend series between Buena Vista (11-4) and Simpson (7-7) has [...]
Eminent domain bill advances in the House • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Legislation that would enable people to ask a court to decide whether a pipeline project deserves the power of eminent domain was approved by an Iowa House committee on Tuesday. [...]
March Madness: Fabulous freshmen set to dazzle on big stage as NCAA T…
There is no doubt this has been the season of Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader from Iowa whose excellence has filled arenas and thrilled fans. Right alongside, though, [...]
Big 12 championship game: No. 1 Houston Cougars men’s basketball take…
ByJustin Estuart Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:11PMTap for ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live StreamWatch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clockKANSAS CITY, Missouri (KTRK) -- The University of Houston men's [...]
Golden Times: A veterinarian looks back
VerPloeg lives on his own, cooking and cleaning for himself. “My daughter says I live in a snake pit,” he jokes. Far from it. His surroundings are orderly and clean. [...]
Fired officer faced no charges after alleged vandalism and ‘threat’ t…
A Muscatine police officer faced no criminal charges related to allegations that he threatened to kill his wife, had the home of his wife’s boyfriend vandalized and lied to investigators, [...]
Bill to limit purchases of new public land advances in House after ea…
Legislation that would prevent state conservation officials from acquiring new public land at auction — or through donations from certain groups that obtain it at auction — was advanced by [...]
Democrats Reject Plan to Cut Income Tax
Iowa Democratic voters are against abolishing income tax in the state, according to a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll, even as two-thirds of residents support the notion of gradually [...]
Proposed constitutional amendment would require supermajority for tax…
Legislation was advancing at the State Capitol Tuesday proposing a constitutional amendment to make future tax increases more difficult. Senate Study Bill 3142 would begin the process of amending the [...]
Michigan Primary “Uncommitted” Democrats Help Trump
Anti-war Michiganders are banding together in the crucial swing state to urge fellow voters to choose the “uncommitted” slot on their Democratic Party primary ballots next week, with the aim [...]
Editorial: A campaign gift – Storm Lake Times Pilot
By Amber Mohmand | on February 23, 2024 By Art Cullen | Storm Lake Times Pilot Republican legislators are giving State Auditor Rob Sand [...]
Iowa school staff, parents weigh in on proposed AEA changes at public…
House lawmakers heard from Iowa teachers, school district staff and parents in a public hearing Wednesday on their proposal to make changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. Some speakers remained [...]
ACLU accuses Omaha court of violating immigrants’ due process in Nebr…
LINCOLN, Nebraska — A new report from the ACLU of Nebraska accuses the U.S. Department of Justice immigration court in Omaha of routinely violating due process rights in immigrants’ removal [...]
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Senate bill calls for taxpayers to fund training for nursing home adm…
A bill that would establish a taxpayer-funded training program for nursing home administrators is working its way through the Iowa Senate. Senate File 2063 has passed through a subcommittee and [...]
Brock Purdy uplifts ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ title as he reaches Super Bowl –…
Every year at the Lowsman Banquet, the capstone event of Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, the first fans of the NFL draft’s final pick make bold predictions for his future. [...]
Iowa nurses sanctioned for drug theft, fraud and being drunk on the j…
The Iowa Board of Nursing has revoked the license of a Cedar Rapids hospital nurse accused of repeatedly showing up for work while intoxicated. Roberta Ann Natvig of Cedar Rapids [...]
John Bolton says Nikki Haley should stay in 2024 presidential primary…
Some Republicans may be urging Nikki Haley to drop her presidential bid and step aside for former President Trump — but Trump's former national security adviser, John Bolton, disagrees with [...]
Eastern Iowa nursing home cited for death and physical abuse
An eastern Iowa nursing home has been cited for numerous instances of resident abuse and for contributing to the death of a resident. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and [...]
Committee backs ‘granny cam’ bill, citing issues with nursing home in…
A bill that would prevent Iowa nursing homes from prohibiting the use of family-installed cameras inside residents’ rooms was approved by a House committee on Tuesday. House File 537 would [...]
Enraged Joe Biden Attributes Hearsay as Fact Regarding President Trum…
U.S. President Donald Trump and First Woman Melania Trump greet army personnel on the eating facility throughout an unannounced go to to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq December 26, 2018. [...]
Live updates | Trump and Biden win New Hampshire primaries – KXAN Aus…
Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have won the New Hampshire primaries. The former president clinched his second straight victory in his quest for the 2024 GOP nomination after knocking [...]
Ron DeSantis pulls the plug on his 2024 campaign, giving endorsement …
In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday afternoon, Florida governor and now former Republican presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis, announced that he's calling it quits on his 2024 campaign, [...]
The latest in Trump’s trials : NPR
Former President Trump scored a big win in the Iowa caucuses, as one of his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case has made serious allegations about Fulton County DA [...]
We need an uprising of love for Byron
Those who love music and rural Iowa, lend me your ears: Byron Stuart needs our help. Now. He of Byron’s Bar world fame. “The hipness center of the universe,” is [...]
With Donald Trump’s Iowa landslide, evangelicals reveal who they real…
Despite the best efforts of the mainstream media to portray the Republican Iowa caucus as a real competition between Donald Trump, former Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina, and Gov. [...]
Election results tell you who won and lost. AP VoteCast tells you why
WASHINGTONWhen the dust settles from Monday’s first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, the returns will reveal who had Republican caucusgoers' vote, but they won’t shed much light on the types of people who [...]
After Iowa caucuses, DeSantis to go to South Carolina first in a jab …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' first stop after the Iowa caucuses on Monday night will be South Carolina — and not New Hampshire, where the next voting contest will be held [...]