Ottumwa aligns with Iowa’s regulations, updating its weapons policy for city facilities Ottumwa Follows Iowa’s No-Weapons Policy in City Buildings OTTUMWA: The city of Ottumwa is now on the same page as Iowa law when it comes to weapons in city buildings. They’ve updated their policy to comply with state regulations. City administrator Philip Rath…
Check out the winning numbers for Iowa Lottery’s Pick 3 games on January 19, 2025, and see if you’re a lucky winner! Iowa Lottery Pick 3 Midday and Evening Results for January 19, 2025 Des Moines: The Iowa Lottery has a bunch of games for folks hoping to hit it big, with prizes ranging from…
Iowa lawmakers are split on a proposal to buy nine counties from Minnesota, with mixed reactions from both states’ leaders. Iowa Leaders Find Humor in Proposal to Acquire Nine Minnesota Counties Des Moines: So, there’s this wild proposal floating around Iowa about buying nine counties from Minnesota. Some Iowa leaders think it’s a funny idea,…
The Wapello County board upheld the decision to fire Rachel Dolley amid claims of incompetency and a hostile work environment Supervisors Approve Firing of Veterans Services Officer Dolley OTTUMWA: So, there’s been quite a stir in Wapello County over the firing of Rachel Dolley, the Veterans Services Officer. People were really passionate about her at…
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing showcased strong GOP support despite controversies Pete Hegseth Receives Warm Welcome from GOP During Confirmation Hearing Washington: So, Pete Hegseth had his confirmation hearing, and it was quite the scene. The Senate Republicans really rolled out the red carpet for him. They seemed pretty eager to back him up as he…
A recent study shows investors respond better when CEOs stay silent on controversial issues University of Iowa Study Finds Investors Prefer Quiet CEOs on Issues City: Iowa City: Michael Durney sees news about CEOs making or retracting controversial statements almost daily. These issues can range from gun control to climate change, but they often have…
Gun dealers are increasingly losing their licenses over minor paperwork errors, raising concerns about the ATF’s strict enforcement practices. But for Some Flubbed Paperwork, Gun Dealers Face License Losses City: Nocona. So, here’s the scoop. A guy walks into a gun shop, buys a gun, and fills out the usual paperwork. But sometimes, those background…
Polk County’s new supervisors plan to juggle their full-time jobs while serving in office, raising questions about their commitment. New Polk County Supervisors Balancing Full-Time Jobs with Governance Des Moines: Newly elected Polk County Supervisors Mark Holm and Jill Altringer are planning to keep their old jobs while also serving as supervisors. They didn’t mention…
Gas prices in the Midwest have decreased to an average of $2.88 per gallon, down from $2.94 last week, according to the latest data. Midwest Gas Prices Drop Slightly Compared to Last Week Springfield: So, it looks like gas prices in the Midwest took a little dip last week. They’re now averaging about $2.88 per…
A viral video claiming child trafficking was actually a toy drive event ‘Child Trafficking’ Sting Video Revealed as Holiday Toy Drive City: Davenport. So, there’s this wild story going around about a supposed child trafficking sting that turned out to be a toy drive. Can you believe it? It all started when a guy named…
