Iowa lawmakers consider making first-time animal torture a felony, aligning with national trend February 5, 2026 Iowa may soon upgrade first-offense animal torture to a felony. Advocates argue this aligns with national trends and addresses severe…
Central Iowa student takes home national welding award February 5, 2026 Senior Max Wardell beat 250 of the best high school welders in the country for first place at the the…
2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics: Athletes with Iowa ties to watch February 5, 2026 As all eyes turn to Italy for the upcoming Winter Games, many Iowans may recognize some faces and names.
House bill further restricting discussion of LGBTQ topics in schools passes out of committee February 5, 2026 The bill would add seventh to 12th grade students under a current law that prohibits educators from discussing gender identities…
‘DC news is national news’ | Major cuts to the Washington Post deliver a blow to capital reporting in the region February 5, 2026 After weeks of rumors, The Washington Post laid off one-third of their staff on Wednesday.
Fresh Films plans $12M Rock Island studio expansion to grow local film industry February 5, 2026 Since 2016, Fresh Films has taught teens and adults the fundamentals of filmmaking and is now planning a major expansion…