Forget about a rivalry, just enjoy the show • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Back in the 1990s, I spent a lot of time in England because my then-boyfriend was a Brit. Of course I got used to things like saying “Sorry” instead of [...]
Ruth Harkin memoir shows wit, retrospection of pathbreaking Iowan who…
When I pulled up to the Harkin home in Cumming to interview Ruth Harkin, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. It’s where Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin grew up and [...]
Wildcats show promise despite season-opening loss
AD CANTON, Mo. — Not much was expected of the Culver-Stockton Wildcats women’s volleyball team in their season-opening match against Waldorf (Iowa) University Saturday afternoon at Charles Field House. After [...]
Democratic convention kicks off Monday in Chicago • Iowa Capital Disp…
WASHINGTON — Just a little over a month after she became a candidate for president in the biggest shakeup in generations of presidential politics, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday [...]
Walz agrees to Oct. 1 vice presidential debate on CBS • Iowa Capital …
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has agreed to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News. In a statement, CBS News said it reached out to both [...]
Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver speaks against two-pa…
While major changes have shaken the 2024 presidential race in recent weeks, Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver said at the Iowa State Fair Saturday it was important for voters to [...]
Qualifications for Iowa abortion medical exceptions remain unclear, p…
Enforcement has begun for Iowa’s ban on most abortions as early as six weeks of pregnancy, but medical professionals say there is still uncertainty about what qualifies as a medical [...]
Bringing back the bluebirds • Iowa Capital Dispatch
I let down the front wall of the bluebird house, the gateway to the inside of the box, and saw four eggs – three blue and one white – in [...]
Leaders of state’s new Division of Special Education announced as AEA…
In the upcoming school year, six new leaders will oversee Iowa’s Area Education Agencies as a part of the Iowa Department of Education’s division of special education following the implementation [...]
Iowa Board of Regents approves fiscal year 2025 budgets • Iowa Capita…
The Iowa Board of Regents approved state universities’ fiscal year 2025 budgets at its Wednesday meeting and heard from university presidents about how they are spending state and private dollars. [...]
Clarke University names Fletcher Lamkin as new president • Iowa Capit…
Clarke University has named Fletcher Lamkin as its 17th president after approval from the college’s Board of Trustees, the university announced. Lamkin has served in the role on an interim [...]
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear blasts Trump-Vance presidential ticket to …
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear drew standing ovations from the crowd Saturday at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration event. Beshear said the upcoming election would be vital [...]
Auditor says amended contract for ESA program administration doubled …
Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand released a report Tuesday that says the state will pay more to the company managing the Education Savings Account (ESA) program than originally planned. [...]
Iowa six-week abortion law not yet enforceable as Supreme Court rehea…
Though the waiting period has lifted on the Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks, the date when the law will begin enforcement has not yet been decided. Before [...]
‘I’m the best qualified to govern’ • Iowa Capital Dispatch
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dug in on his 2024 reelection bid Thursday at a solo press conference following the NATO summit in Washington, despite a growing list of rank-and-file [...]
Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates • Iowa C…
As Iowa colleges and universities receive the last of the federal student aid applications for the upcoming school year, financial aid officials are seeing fewer students submit their documents and [...]
Where to celebrate Independence Day around Iowa • Iowa Capital Dispat…
Food, music and fireworks will all be in abundance on Thursday across Iowa as part of July 4th celebrations. Notable events for the holiday include firework shows, parades and a [...]
Biden and Trump’s memorable debate moments • Iowa Capital Dispatch
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump debated at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, the first showdown of the 2024 general election season for the presumptive [...]
Governor requests federal aid after severe flooding in northwest Iowa…
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday she has submitted a request for an expedited presidential major disaster declaration as northwestern Iowa communities continue to face floods and storm damages. The governor [...]
Sac County trucker’s death ruled an accident
David Schultz, the formerly missing Sac County trucker, died accidentally of hypothermia and drug intoxication, according to a death certificate from the Iowa state medical examiner. Dr. Kelly Kruse, a [...]
Come together for World Refugee Day • Iowa Capital Dispatch
World Refugee Day is observed nationally on June 20 each year across the globe. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees around the world. On [...]
Iowa law letting authorities charge people facing deportation blocked…
Des Moines, Iowa — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked an Iowa law that would have allowed law enforcement in the state to file criminal charges against people with [...]
States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes • Iowa Capit…
In the coming years, climate change could force Americans from their homes, not just by raising sea levels, worsening wildfires and causing floods — but also by putting insurance coverage [...]
How to watch the Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol NASCAR race today
Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25, 2024 in Concord, [...]
Iowa Board of Regents approves tuition increases for fall 2024 • Iowa…
With tuition and fees at Iowa’s public universities set to rise once again this fall after approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, members of university student governments are calling [...]