By Edward Lynn, Editor DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously Friday that an Eagle Grove man accused of murder is mentally
Month: January 2025
Hundreds Crowd Public Hearing on Second Attempt at a Carbon Pipeline Permit
By Makenzie Huber SIOUX FALLS — Hundreds of people, many of them opponents of a carbon dioxide pipeline, filled the Southeast Technical College auditorium
TikTok Ban Poised To Disrupt Information Ecosystem, Livelihood of Millions of Users
By Paige Gross, As the fate of widely popular short-form video app TikTok hangs in the balance this week, creators, users and social media
In Farewell Speech to Nation, Biden Warns of Threat of ‘Extreme Wealth, Power and Influence’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a series of warnings Wednesday night during his farewell address to the nation, while emphasizing the work still
Romance, Turmoil, and Dependency: The Saga of the Automotive Industry in the United States
Donald Trump’s criticism of European automakers reflects a sector undergoing profound geographic and technological transformation. This evolution strikes at the heart of an existential question: what place does the American auto industry, a symbol of U.S. lifestyle, hold in today’s economy?
As Trump’s potential return to the presidency looms, concerns grow over his policy stances, particularly regarding international trade. His proposed tariffs and skepticism toward free trade agreements, such as NAFTA, put a spotlight on the automotive industry – a cornerstone of American economic heritage.
Iowa’s Chief Justice Asks Lawmakers for Magistrate System Changes, Judicial Pay Increases
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen called Wednesday for a “modernization” of the state’s magistrate system, increasing state district court judge pay and addressing
Reynolds calls for focus on health care, child care and disaster recovery in 2025
Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering her Condition of the State message Tuesday, said the state needs to take action on disaster recovery in the wake
Eagle Grove Police Officer Arrested for Misconduct Involving a Minor
by Amanda Rink, MidAmerica Publishing A former police officer with the Eagle Grove Police Department is facing criminal charges in Wright County for alleged misconduct