Iowa mother of sons on Medicaid expresses worries about federal changes.

An Iowa Woman Shares Concerns About Medicaid Changes Last week, an Iowa woman was invited to the Capitol to testify regarding the potential effects of recent federal changes to Medicaid. Jonah Higgins-Freeze expressed her worries, particularly for her two sons, Reuben, 19, and Henry, 17, who have faced health challenges since birth and depend heavily […]
Man linked to Iowa anchor case is connected to Wisconsin mother’s 2006 murder.

Authorities disclosed this week that Christopher Levak, previously identified as a person of interest in the case of Iowa news anchor Jody Huisentruit’s disappearance, was responsible for the 2006 murder of Deirdre Harm in Wisconsin and may have been connected to other homicides as well. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Levak’s involvement in Harm’s […]
Trump achieves a legal victory in case against Iowa pollster and newspaper

Trump Wins Legal Victory Against Iowa Pollsters President Donald Trump achieved a legal win on Friday in his case against Iowa pollsters J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register. An appeals court determined that a lower court had overstepped its bounds, allowing the case to proceed in Iowa state court. Trump’s legal team has […]
Nicolet Bank is acquiring MidWestOne Bank to enter Iowa in a significant $864 million agreement.

Nicolet National Bank to Acquire MidWestOne Bank Nicolet National Bank, based in Green Bay, is set to acquire Iowa-based MidWestOne Bank in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $864 million. This deal aims to bolster Nicolet’s presence, particularly in Iowa, while also expanding into Minnesota and Colorado. On October 23, Nicolet Bankshares Inc. announced its […]
Iowa man charged with nearly 100 counts for supposed hidden cameras in portable toilets

Iowa Man Faces Nearly 100 Charges for Hidden Cameras A man from Iowa is now confronting almost 100 charges after allegedly concealing a camera in a porta potty during two community events to film numerous individuals, including minors, while they used the restroom. Tyler Public, 32, was apprehended on October 15 in Marshall County. He […]
Iowa man faces almost 100 charges for secretly filming numerous individuals, including children, with hidden cameras in portable toilets

Authorities are investigating an Iowa man accused of hiding a camera inside a porta potty to film numerous individuals, including children, at local events. Tyler Public, 32, from Des Moines, was taken into custody on Wednesday. He’s facing seven charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and three counts of invasion of privacy concerning nudity, […]
Penn State loses late advantage to Iowa following James Franklin’s dismissal

Penn State Football Faces New Challenges After Shocking Loss Penn State football has entered a new chapter, one that began in an unexpected manner. During their first game without longtime head coach James Franklin, the Nittany Lions faced Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. They led in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short, […]
Iowa school board chair Jackie Norris ends Senate campaign following criticism from Ian Andrew Roberts

Jackie Norris, Chair of the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), has withdrawn from the race for a vacant Senate seat in Iowa following criticism regarding her support for Ian Andre Roberts, a former school superintendent and undocumented immigrant. Norris, a Democrat and former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, stated that the ongoing situation surrounding […]
Des Moines school board chair halts Iowa Senate campaign following superintendent’s ICE arrest

Jackie Norris, chair of the Des Moines School Board, has decided to end her 2026 Iowa Senate campaign. This decision comes in light of the recent arrest and resignation of the district’s superintendent. In a statement, Norris mentioned that the ongoing situation at Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) required her full focus as board president. […]
Iowa guard Tavion Banks taken into custody for supposed involvement in a drunken bar altercation

Taveon Banks, a guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, was arrested early Sunday after an incident at a brewery in Iowa City that required police involvement. He faces charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct related to this incident. The altercation reportedly took place around 1:15 a.m., with Banks disputing with the staff at Reunion Brewery. […]