A series of IowaWatch stories in late 2014 and early 2015 dug into concerns about how dog breeding facilities are inspected in Iowa. Animal rights advocates say not enough is being done to protect animals while breeders who talked with IowaWatch said inspections sometimes are unfair and aimed at the
You’ve read about tanning beds, texting while driving and farm safety in IowaWatch stories this past year. This week’s news quiz brings you up to date as of March 20 on where these matters stand in the Iowa Legislature.
Although Iowa's past is filled with women who have impacted the course of our history, we’ve selected a few to highlight in this news quiz in honor of National Women's History Month. Think you know all about the women in Iowa’s history? Try your hand at this quiz:
Rock music and pop culture aficionados are aware that Iowa is known as the place where the music died on Feb. 3, 1959, when an airplane crash near Clear Lake killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P “The Big Bopper” Richardson, along with pilot Roger Peterson. But Iowa has plenty of other ties to
Iowa legislators are taking another look at legislation to prohibit cellphone use while driving, in an effort to give more teeth to the current texting law. Last year, legislation that proposed making texting while driving a primary offense, meaning law enforcement officials could pull drivers over
A Monday is set aside each February to note the Feb. 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Feb. 22 birthday of George Washington. While Iowa plays a significant role in the country’s presidential elections it also has had an impact on the presidency in other ways. See how well you know Iowa’s president
For as long as Iowa has existed newspapers have recorded the events and people shaping communities, informing current residents but also leaving a history for future generations. But you might not be aware of a few things found in the history of Iowa newspapers.
The Iowa Lottery hits its 30th anniversary this year. During its three-decade existence gamblers have spent $6 billion on the lottery, with $1.3 billion going to the general fund that supports Iowa’s state government. How else has that $6 billion been spent? Take the news quiz and find out.
Terry Branstad’s inauguration for a sixth term as Iowa governor is scheduled for Jan. 16, extending his record as Iowa’s longest-serving governor. Test your knowledge on some of the other chief executives who have served the state during its history.
