February 8, 2026

An Iowa lawmaker says it’s time to explore whether some western Illinois counties might become part of the State of Iowa. Representative Taylor Collins was born in Macomb, Illinois, but his hometown is Mediapolis, in southeast Iowa. His Iowa House district includes Muscatine, Louisa and Des Moines Counties — which border the Mississippi River. “I […] View Full Story

MidAmerican Energy called Des Moines Police early Sunday to report an injured trespasser had damaged equipment at a power substation, knocking out power to over five-thousand customers. Des Moines Police say their investigation indicates a man climbed over the fence at the substation, which provides electricity to downtown Des Moines. KCCI TV reports that when […] View Full Story