Iowa governor signs COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
6 shot, including teen, at birthday party in Iowa hotel, police say
A disturbance at a birthday party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa escalated to gunfire Friday night leaving six people wounded — including a 13-year-old boy, police said.
A disturbance at a birthday party in Cedar Rapids, Iowa escalated to gunfire Friday night leaving six people wounded — including a 13-year-old boy, police said.
Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change
The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.
So hot in Iowa even the corn is sweating, making for oppressive humidity levels
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
Mollie Tibbetts case: Judge delays sentencing over alternate suspect claim
Cristhian Bahena Rivera was scheduled to be sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday before his lawyers revealed newly obtained information involving an alternate suspect.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera was scheduled to be sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday before his lawyers revealed newly obtained information involving an alternate suspect.
At least 12 tornadoes reported in Iowa Wednesday
There were over 40 reports of tornadoes in Iowa Wednesday, with at least 12 of them confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather Service reported.
There were over 40 reports of tornadoes in Iowa Wednesday, with at least 12 of them confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather Service reported.
Minnesota woman killed during 4th of July parade in Iowa
A Minnesota woman was killed and three other people injured Saturday at an Independence Day parade in Iowa.
A Minnesota woman was killed and three other people injured Saturday at an Independence Day parade in Iowa.
Mollie Tibbetts case: Cristhian Bahena Rivera found guilty in Iowa student’s stabbing death
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of Mollie Tibbetts.
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of Mollie Tibbetts.
Mollie Tibbetts trial: Blood in suspect's truck came from slain Iowa student, DNA analysts say
Day 3 of the Cristhian Bahena Rivera trial takes place Friday. He’s charged with first-degree murder in the 2018 death of Molly Tibbetts.
Day 3 of the Cristhian Bahena Rivera trial takes place Friday. He’s charged with first-degree murder in the 2018 death of Molly Tibbetts.
Mollie Tibbetts: Video evidence shows Iowa student running, vehicle tied to crime
Jurors at the trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera were shown surveillance video Thursday of a woman running and a vehicle tied to the defendant driving by her seconds later.
Jurors at the trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera were shown surveillance video Thursday of a woman running and a vehicle tied to the defendant driving by her seconds later.
Mollie Tibbetts: Prosecutor says video, DNA will be key in trial for Iowa student’s murder
Prosecutors gave opening statements Wednesday to jurors in the trial of the man charged in 20-year-old Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts’ murder.
Prosecutors gave opening statements Wednesday to jurors in the trial of the man charged in 20-year-old Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts’ murder.
Mollie Tibbetts: Prosecutor warns of graphic evidence in trial for Iowa student’s murder
The trial in the 2018 stabbing death of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts set to open Wednesday came with a warning from a prosecutor to potential jurors that the evidence will be graphic and emotionally difficult to see and hear.
The trial in the 2018 stabbing death of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts set to open Wednesday came with a warning from a prosecutor to potential jurors that the evidence will be graphic and emotionally difficult to see and hear.
Fiery train derailment prompts evacuation of small Iowa town
A train derailment in northwest Iowa led to the evacuation of a small town nearby Sunday.
A train derailment in northwest Iowa led to the evacuation of a small town nearby Sunday.
ISU student from Minnesota died of 'acute alcohol intoxication and hypothermia', ME says
The death of an Iowa State University student from Minnesota last month has been ruled accidental.
The death of an Iowa State University student from Minnesota last month has been ruled accidental.
Daughter of Allina Health CEO and MN Supreme Court Justice found dead in ISU sorority parking lot
The daughter of a Minnesota State Supreme Court Justice and the CEO of Allina Health was found dead in the parking lot of a sorority at Iowa State University Friday morning.
The daughter of a Minnesota State Supreme Court Justice and the CEO of Allina Health was found dead in the parking lot of a sorority at Iowa State University Friday morning.
Iowa boy selling baseball bats from fallen trees to help storm victims
Tommy Rhomberg has crafted more than 200 baseball bats, which he sold to raise money for storm victims in Iowa.
Tommy Rhomberg has crafted more than 200 baseball bats, which he sold to raise money for storm victims in Iowa.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, tests positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
Iowa high school football teams score a combined 202 points in 8-man playoff shootout
Looking at the box score, you would probably think two Iowa schools were involved in a high-scoring, fast-paced high school basketball games. But, you'd be wrong.
Looking at the box score, you would probably think two Iowa schools were involved in a high-scoring, fast-paced high school basketball games. But, you'd be wrong.
Billboard calls Trump's Iowa rally a 'COVID superspreader' event
As President Donald Trump's fans head to his campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, they'll pass a large billboard that criticizes the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling the rally a "superspreader event."
As President Donald Trump's fans head to his campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, they'll pass a large billboard that criticizes the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling the rally a "superspreader event."
Minnesota Red Cross volunteers helping with Iowa derecho relief efforts
A group of Minnesotans are among the Red Cross volunteers helping with relief efforts following the destructive derecho that hit central Iowa last week.
A group of Minnesotans are among the Red Cross volunteers helping with relief efforts following the destructive derecho that hit central Iowa last week.