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Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers
DES MOINES — Long-time Iowa State Fairgoer Jeff Rotert, 60, of Altoona, IA, hasn’t missed the event in 55 years. Rotert takes joy in sharing the fair experience — he initiates newcomers to the fair scene, takes his grandchildren on rides, and brings back salted nut rolls for his elderly neighbors.
Siouxland communities receiving part of $37M in tax credits for housing projects
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Tuesday that more than $37 million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits to use for developed housing across the state.
State legislators compare redistricting processes as Ohio's process heads to the ballot
CHICAGO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine doesn’t think the state redistricting process works, suggesting Ohio follows a similar process to Iowa, so Ohio Democratic legislators discussed redistricting plans with their peers from the Hawkeye state. “I am very proud of Ohio people for coming up with a very unique plan that has pulled together some of the best practices from Iowa and from other states that they believe is going to produce a very Ohio-unique plan that will truly give Ohio citizens a redistricting plan that represents its population in a very fair way,” Iowa state Sen. Pam Jochum (D.,...
Iowa joins states seeking damages from Live Nation for overcharging on concert tickets
NEW YORK — Attorneys general from 10 states, including Iowa's Brenna Bird, have joined nearly 30 others seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the concert industry. The lawsuit is an updated version of one originally filed in May, when the U.S. Justice Department, joined by several states, sued to break up Live Nation, arguing the concert promoter and Ticketmaster illegally inflated concert ticket prices and hurt artists. ...
One In 10 Iowans Has Unclaimed Money In ‘Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’
State Treasurer Roby Smith (on right) presents check to David Kilpatrick of Des Moines Community Playhouse,with work underway on stage for next theatrical production. (RI photo) Des Moines, Iowa — State Treasurer Roby Smith says it’s not just individuals who may find money in the “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt” managed...
“Wyrd Sisters” back on stage this weekend in Rowan
The Iowa River Players Community Theater in Rowan will again this weekend present “Wyrd Sisters”, a play loosely based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. “Wyrd Sisters” will be on stage Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. For more information go to the Iowa River Players...
Iowa man fired after passing out at a work-assigned ‘happy hour’ event
An Iowa man who was fired after passing out at a work-assigned “happy hour” event at a brewery is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Garrett Lomeli worked as an area manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, a wine wholesaler located in Urbandale, until his dismissal in early […]
Des Moines man convicted of attacking 9-year-old girl faces resentencing
DES MOINES, Iowa — A man convicted of attacking a young girl in a downtown Des Moines skywalk is back in jail. The incident happened back in October 2021. Carter Woodruff was accused of grabbing a 9-year-old girl as she was leaving a swimming event, throwing her to the ground and covering her mouth. She eventually got away.
Kyle Ricke sentenced to life without parole for killing Algona police officer Kevin Cram
ALGONA, Iowa — The man convicted of killing Algona police Officer Kevin Cram will not get another trial. A Kossuth County judge ruled against Kyle Ricke's motion for a new trial Tuesday. He shot and killed Cram last September when the officer tried to arrest him on an outstanding warrant. Ricke was found guilty in July by a jury in Dickinson County, where his trial was moved.
Two-A-Days: Aaron Thomas steps into interim head coaching role for 2024
PARKERSBURG, Iowa — For the 2024 season, Aaron Thomas will fill the position that his father occupied for so many years as the head coach of Aplington-Parkersburg's football team. The Falcons are coming off a 3-6 season, and lost plenty of talent at their skill positions. But they do...
Cedar Rapids Launches Disaster Preparation Program For Residents
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Cedar Rapids is launching a program that can help residents prepare for the next disaster. It's called PACT, and it stands for Prepare, Act, Communicate, and Train. Cedar Rapids Fire Chief, Greg Smith tells Iowa's News Now that “we really developed this program in order to...
"I just want him to come home" 6-foot boa constrictor goes missing in Marion
MARION, Iowa — A Marion family said they're anxiously searching for their beloved pet, Drogo, a six-foot-long, red-tail boa constrictor, who went missing on the evening of Aug. 19. Its owner, Tim Toornman, said the snake slithered away after a brief distraction. “She [Toornman’s daughter] set him down on...
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