Soil is still wet but spring planting should be much better than last year

LE MARS — The outlook for spring planting in Iowa is much improved over last year thanks… More »

Clear Lake officially ‘ice-out” for 2020

CLEAR LAKE — One of the signs of spring officially being here is when Clear Lake has been… More »

One more COVID-19 death in Iowa — 38 more cases, 2 in Cerro Gordo — watch Reynolds Sunday press conference here

Below is today’s statement from the office of Governor Reynolds. You can watch her press conference here… More »

State officials, hospitals review ‘surge capacity’ in prep for COVID-19 patients (AUDIO)

DES MOINES — A few other states have announced hotels and convention centers are being converted into… More »

Watch Governor Reynolds Friday March 27th news conference at 2:30 PM here

Two more Iowans die from COVID-19 — three more cases locally, 56 statewide according to daily report

DES MOINES — Two more Iowans have died and 56 more positive cases of Iowans from COVID-19 have… More »

Finkenauer and King expect massive relief bill to pass House

WASHINGTON — Iowa Congressman Steve King, a Republican from Kiron, says he is not sure yet if… More »

ISU and Creighton economists say federal stimulus checks a good idea

JOHNSTON — Sending $1,200 checks to most every American is part of the stimulus package Congress has

Iowa National Guard trucks, including those from Mason City-based 1133rd, transport medical supplies across the state

MASON CITY — Iowa National Guard soldiers, including those from a Mason City-based guard unit, are continuing… More »

Charles City man charged with vehicular homicide

CHARLES CITY — A Charles City man is facing vehicular homicide charges after an October crash that… More »