Des Moines County is seeing construction of a new bitcoin mining operation near Highway 34, marking its entry into the growing cryptocurrency industry. The site will be operated by AUR-Middletown LLC, a subsidiary of AURUM […]
Chuck Grassley visited Mediapolis High School Thursday, taking questions from students during a 45-minute discussion that covered topics ranging from trade and agriculture to prescription drug costs and political polarization. Grassley, who has represented Iowa […]
The City of Burlington has named its next police chief. City Manager Chad Bird announced Thursday that he has selected Wayne Thomson to lead the Burlington Police Department. Thomson currently serves as Deputy Chief and […]
The Burlington Community School Board held a public hearing Monday on its proposed FY27 property tax levy, which would increase by 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Board President Anika McVay said the rate […]
The Iowa Department of Corrections has named Janie Mendez as the new warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison. Mendez brings more than 20 years of experience with the department, serving in both […]
A late-night traffic stop in Des Moines County led to multiple felony drug charges for a 59-year-old Illinois man last week.. According to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by […]
Researchers at Iowa State University are developing a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help farmers identify and manage pests in their fields. The tool, an app called “Pest ID,” allows users to upload photos […]
The Iowa Insurance Division, Attorney General’s office and A-A-R-P Iowa are once against holding a “Stop the Scammers” tour across the state. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen (O-man) says scammers haven’t let up in trying […]
Two top administrators with the state-run retirement system known as IPERS are being investigated for alleged misconduct and have been placed on administrative leave. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports. The Des Moines Register was […]
Volunteers across Iowa are once again heading out at night to track frog and toad populations as part of a long-running statewide survey. The annual effort, coordinated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, began […]
President Donald Trump has renewed his warnings to Iran, threatening sweeping attacks on the country’s infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a newly set deadline Tuesday evening. In a series […]
In his first Easter address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, urging the world to reject war and rediscover a commitment to peace. Speaking before […]
The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to […]
The UCLA Bruins delivered a statement performance on Sunday, overwhelming the South Carolina Gamecocks 79–51 to capture the program’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship. Built on relentless defense and unselfish offense, the victory capped a […]
The New York Islanders made a dramatic move just days before the end of the regular season, dismissing head coach Patrick Roy and appointing seasoned bench boss Peter DeBoer as his replacement. With only four […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in an experienced presence under center, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. The contract is valued at $20 million and is fully guaranteed, with a […]
