Sioux City

The head of one northwest Iowa nonprofit says the new plan is appalling and fails to help children and their families.

Kim Phuong Taylor faced up to five years in prison on 52 counts of voter fraud. The federal judge worried the public might see the case as politically motivated.

Two developers received COVID-19 relief money to help bring more affordable housing to the city.

Principal oboist Jeffrey Paul received a commission to create his own concerto. His vision included creating a brand-new instrument. But reaching his goal proved harder than imagined.

New rules proposed by the EPA would require most cities in the country to replace lead pipes within ten years. One state official says that might be a difficult goal to achieve even with federal funding.

Small businesses make up the majority of businesses in Iowa.

Prosecutors say Kim Phuong Taylor wanted her husband to win elections in 2020 “by any means necessary.”

Several winners talked to IPR News Western Iowa Reporter Sheila Brummer after the votes were counted.

Tuesday night election results spelled out historical wins for some candidates, while other historical decisions left up to voters, like the state's largest school bond to date, fizzled out on the 2023 ballot.

As Iowa voters cast their ballots on Election Day, one western Iowa election official says state law restricts some from casting their ballots.