Iowa receives federal waiver for summer nutrition program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the Healthy Kids Iowa demonstration project in lieu of the federal government’s summer nutrition program for children, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday.A press release from the governor’s office called …

Notre Dame could steal four-star recruit from under Iowa's noses in huge swoop

Charlie Wilson US Sports Reporter 18:38, 07 May 2025 Notre Dame have made their move for high school prodigy prospect Luke Brewer, who is seen as one of the top tight end's in the 2027 recruiting class. Brewer still has two more years of high school …

National Guard shows off new central Iowa Readiness Center

The Iowa National Guard marked the opening of its new readiness center in West Des Moines today with a ribbon cutting. Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Stephen Osborn says it will be a key facility for keeping soldiers prepared. “This Readiness Center …

USDA grants waiver for governor’s ‘Healthy Kids Iowa’ program

Federal officials are giving Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds the go-ahead for a pilot project that will supply boxes of food to some low-income families this summer. During the Biden Administration, Reynolds rejected a summer feeding program for low-income …

Crest Hill Police, Illinois State Police Apprehend Iowa Fugitive

A fugitive was apprehended in Crest Hill yesterday with the help of Illinois State Police. According to a press release from Police Chief Ed Clark, 28-year-old Erik Chandler was arrested yesterday evening after being located at a business in the 1800 block …

Iowa baseball prepares for a return to Des Moines

Iowa City and Des Moines, Iowa (RI) – For the second-straight year the Iowa Hawkeye baseball team will host a three-game, non-conference series at Principal Park in Des Moines beginning Friday night against 10th-ranked Oregon State. Iowa coach Rick Heller …

Iowa wrestlers eye World Championships

Newark, New Jersey (RI) – One current and one former member of the Iowa Hawkeye women’s wrestling team will bid for a spot on team USA next month as part of the Final X qualifying meet in Newark, New Jersey. Competitors will try to earn a spot in the World …

Leif Olson nominated for US Attorney for Iowa’s Northern District

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - President Donald Trump nominated Leif Olson to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. Iowa’s Northern District, which includes Linn, Black Hawk and Dubuque County, has not had an official U.S. Attorney since …

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Reynolds gets USDA waiver to launch new Iowa summer feeding program

Gov. Kim Reynolds said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted Iowa approval to launch a new summer feeding program for low-income kids, called "Healthy Kids Iowa." Eligible families will be able to access $40 worth of food per child …