Jury selection began Tuesday in Lee County for the murder trial of an inmate accused of killing another prisoner at the Iowa State Penitentiary in December 2024. Anthony Michael Koehlhoeffer, […]
Read more navigate_nextState Cites Burlington Care Facility for Misusing Residents’ Funds
A state-licensed care facility for people with disabilities has been cited for improperly using residents’ personal money to buy furniture and supplies for the home. According to the Iowa Department […]
Read more navigate_nextHenry County Supervisors Receive Department Updates, Acknowledge Public Health Director Resignation
The Henry County Board of Supervisors heard several department updates and addressed routine county business during their meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse in Mount Pleasant. During department head reports, […]
Read more navigate_nextRed Cross Urges Smoke Alarm Checks as Clocks Spring Forward
DES MOINES, IOWA, MARCH 5, 2026 — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn […]
Read more navigate_nextWeekly Fuel Report March 4th, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar. 4, 2026) – The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 34 cents from last week’s price and is currently averaging $2.93 across Iowa according to AAA. […]
Read more navigate_nextIowa Flags Lowered to Honor Soldiers Killed in Kuwait
Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Major Jeffery O’Brien, 45, of Waukee, Iowa and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa. Both […]
Read more navigate_nextMount Pleasant Man Identified as Victim in Marshalltown Shooting
Authorities have identified the victim in a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Marshalltown. According to the Marshalltown Police Department, 33 year old Gage Gersema of Mount Pleasant […]
Read more navigate_nextDrive Clean Offering Gas Cards, Donations for After-Prom Events
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s (IRFA) Drive Clean campaign is helping Iowa teens celebrate Prom safely — and drive cleaner while they do it. Drive Clean, an educational campaign focused […]
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