Ice coats branches and berries, creating a crystal showcase of local trees and shrubs. Unfortunately, the ice coating caused damage to many trees as the first major winter storm of the season arrived. An estimated 9 inches or more of snow is expected to fall tonight (1/5) making for hazardous driving and school closings.
The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “Make America Healthy Again” legislation to her desk Monday, a package that includes SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin and several... more
by Sen. Janice Weiner, Democrat, Iowa City, District 45
Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers passed an insultingly low amount of school funding for the 2026-27 school year. The measly two percent increase ensures that Iowa’s public schools will remain underfunded and school... more
The fire chief for the City of Eldridge, fired last year from his job as a city mechanic for the misuse of public funds, is not entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled... more