Assistant Des Moines County Attorney Trent Henkelvig has announced his candidacy for county attorney. The Hawk Eye reports that Henkelvig revealed his plans during a recent weekly meeting of the Des Moines County Board of […]
U.S. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks formally announced Friday that she has secured $6 million in federal funding to assist the City of Burlington, Iowa, in replacing the long-closed Cascade Bridge. The announcement was made during a […]
Lee County officials took a formal step toward determining the future of the county’s court facilities on Tuesday, a decision that could ultimately result in consolidating operations in Keokuk or constructing a brand-new courthouse. During […]
A Lee County Supervisor is urging people across the region to pay attention to legislation around Home Rule moving through the Iowa legislature. The Pen City Current reports that Supervisor Garry Seyb warned during a […]
One thing that isn’t being cut out of the City of Keokuk’s next budget? Flower beds. Funding for the Rand Park Pavilion, the Keokuk Union Depot and the George M. Verity riverboat museum were among […]
Iowa grocery shoppers are suddenly seeing packaging for all sorts of food products touting their protein content, and some of them are unlikely sources — like Brussels sprouts, Greek yogurt and even Pop-Tarts. Meredith Hink, […]
Backers of Iowa’s 47-year-old “Bottle Bill” are urging Iowans to contact lawmakers about a lack of access to sites where they can redeem their nickel deposits on bottles and cans. R-G Schwarm is executive director […]
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and longtime civil rights advocate who twice pursued the Democratic nomination for president, has died at 84. His family said he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by […]
New details emerged in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when a gunman opened fire inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, killing two […]
Minnesota’s top investigative agency says the FBI has formally declined to provide evidence or information in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a decision state leaders are calling highly unusual. Pretti, an intensive care […]
Tony Clark resigned Tuesday as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, bringing an abrupt end to his 12-year tenure just months before the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. Clark, […]
Nearly a decade after stepping away from mixed martial arts, Ronda Rousey is returning to the cage for a long-anticipated showdown with fellow trailblazer Gina Carano. The bout is scheduled for May 16 at Intuit […]
The Miami Dolphins have released wide receiver Tyreek Hill, ending a high-profile tenure that included record-setting production and recent injury setbacks. Multiple reports confirmed the move Monday, making the eight-time Pro Bowler an unrestricted free […]
