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The former superintendent of the state’s largest school district was sentenced to two years in federal prison today for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessing firearms. Lawyers for former Des Moines Schools Superintendant Ian Roberts asked for probatation after he pleaded guilty in January to both counts.  Prosectors had asked for […] View Full Story

President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Randy Feenstra bid for governor. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform. Trump said Feenstra is “MAGA all the way” and “has delivered strong results” for Iowa. Feenstra said he’s “honored and humbled to have earned” Trump’s backing in the Primary. Feenstra called Trump “the greatest president […] View Full Story

Two new studies from Iowa State University will look at blood flow patterns into the brain during menopause, which could shed light on why women may be more likely to develop conditions like dementia later in life. ISU kinesiology professor Wesley Lefferts says research on menopause is often overlooked because sex hormones strongly vary during […] View Full Story

Pastor Brad Sherman, a Republican from Williamsburg, says he’s running for governor because there’s been an erosion of constitutional rights in Iowa, including the business closures and other limitations Governor Reynolds ordered six years ago at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As governor, I’m never going to let that happen again. You know, we’re […] View Full Story

Forecasters say there’s a chance of showers tomorrow night across most of Iowa, but if there’s a break in the clouds, observers looking skyward will be treated to a gorgeous full moon, a rarity called a blue micromoon. Astronomer Paul Temple says the term “blue moon” has been around for decades, like in the phrase […] View Full Story

A veterans group called “Common Defense” has endorsed U-S Senate candidate Zach Wahls, a Democrat from Coralville. “We are national grassroots organization of progressive veterans and military families representing over 500,000 members across the country and a then few thousand here (in Iowa), trying to make sure we can get Zach across the finish line,” […] View Full Story

The inaugural Prairie Rock Trails Bike Festival opens today in Mason City, capping off with the official opening of the Prairie Rock Trails Bike Park. The new park is a world-class facility featuring wood boardwalks, jumps, and multiple single-track routes for riders of varying ages and skill levels. Brian Pauly, Mason City’s director of parks […] View Full Story

Republican Eddie Andrews, a state legislator from Johnston who’s running for governor, says it’s time to end the 20 day period of “early voting” in Iowa elections. Iowans have been voting in person at county auditors’ offices since May 13, plus there’s voting by mail during Iowa’s early voting window. “I’m a fan of ‘Election Day’ […] View Full Story

Zach Lahn says there’s a signal the GOP race for governor is tightening: a rival campaign is now running an ad criticizing one of Lahn’s investments. “There’s a reason that, you know, we’ve been enduring attacks by our main opponent,” Lahn said earlier today. “It’s because we’re winning and I believe we can win this […] View Full Story

The final large group of Iowa National Guard soldiers returning from deployment to the Middle East will be welcomed back tomorrow (Saturday). A group of 135 soldiers from the Second Brigade Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division will be welcomed back at an event at the 132nd Air Wing in Des Moines at 12:30 p.m. The […] View Full Story