A former IT director received probation and a deferred judgment Thursday for enticing who he believed was a girl under 16 and sending her pornographic photos, video and “hundreds” of messages in a pursuit to have sex with her.
More than 34,000 licenses have been sold ahead of the first round of shotgun deer hunting season this weekend, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is projecting steady harvest numbers.
Marion and Rich Patterson will return again to absorb the conservancy’s quiet darkness and opportunities to enjoy nature.
Plus, the Satanic Temple’s display at the Iowa Capitol is back in the news and Randy Feenstra addresses his lack of attendance at multi-candidate events.
Despite having a wetter-than-average July due to more rainfall, Iowa’s dry autumn conditions have let drought conditions creep back into parts of the state.
As Congress races to decide the future of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, Iowa’s delegation remains divided. Republicans cite fraud risks, insurer windfalls and wealthy households benefiting from subsidies, while advocates warn tens of thousands of Iowans could face steep premium hikes if the COVID-era support expires.
The Johnson County Compensation Board is recommending a 2.6 percent cost of living increase and no merit raises for the county’s elected officials in an attempt to account for upcoming budgetary pressures.
The Iowa Insurance Division is warning of scam calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of Medicare plans, requesting Social Security numbers over the phone.
Iowa Democratic congressional candidate Taylor Wettach outlines a sweeping rural economic plan, former Sen. Jackie Smith backs Zach Wahls for U.S. Senate and MAHA Action endorses Republican Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor’s race.
Residents can shop donated clothes at no cost, support local food pantries and help reduce textile waste at this weekend’s event in Johnson County.
The U.S. Marshals Service in Virginia arrested a man Wednesday wanted on several charges of sexual abuse in Linn County.
Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham said she will retire from the post at the end of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ term in early 2027.
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