October 29, 2025

Mexican national ordered set free from Woodbury County jail

A federal judge is ordering the release of a man who was detained in northwest Iowa for being in the country without legal status. Armando Garcia Picazo was sent to the Woodbury County jail in early August after ICE agents picked him up. Guy Weinstein is Garcia Picazo’s lawyer and says his client was forced […] View Full Story

Do Iowans’ pets really want to be dressed up for Halloween?

Iowans who love Halloween might want to share the holiday with their pets, but if you’re going to put the dog or cat in a costume, one expert says to be sure you’re not stressing them out instead. Megan Matamoros, director of shelter operations at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, says there are costumes […] View Full Story