Category Archives: KXEL News

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds confirmed yesterday that she plans to sign an executive order that would automatically restore voting rights to convicted felons...and will do so before the November general ele...

THE NEW WATERLOO POLICE USE-OF-FORCE POLICY IS POSTED ONLINE ON THE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. THE 16-PAGE DOCUMENT IS PART OF WIDE-RANGING CHANGES WHICH NEW CHIEF JOEL FITZGERALD DETAILED ON MONDAY DURING T...

Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Iowa today...he'll meet with Gov. Kim Reynolds, then plans to tour recreational vehicle manufacturer Winnebago Industries and give an address to its employees ...

IOWA GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS COMMENDED BUSINESSES FOR THEIR EFFORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIGHTEST COVID-19 LIMITATIONS EARLIER THIS SPRING. SHE TALKED ABOUT THE SPECIAL EFFORTS BY COMPANIES TO PROTECT B...

The Iowa Legislature has adjourned for the year after a session shortened by the coronavirus pandemic and altered by chaotic street protests over police treatment of blacks. The Republican majority ap...

THE IOWA LEGISLATURE QUICKLY PASSED A BILL IN RESPONSE TO THE SOCIAL JUSTICE PROTESTS IN MANY OF THE STATE'S LARGEST CITIES. THE LEGISLATION INCLUDED RESTRICTING POLICE USE OF CHOKE HOLDS AND MAKING I...

Federal Transit Administration officials Thursday announced a $4.9 million federal grant for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Black Hawk County. The grant comes from funds allocated in the CARES ...

DAVID HARRIS ACHIEVED QUITE A BIT PROFESSIONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY ON HIS WAY TO BECOMING UNI ATHLETIC DIRECTOR. HE SAYS THAT: WHILE THOSE THINGS WERE HAPPENING, HE HAS HAD TO DEAL WITH THE CHALLENGES ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced yesterday morning she’s lifting the 50% capacity limit for businesses starting at 8 a.m. Friday. Her new proclamation allows businesses like restaurants, bars, fitnes...

ALL OF EASTERN IOWA SAW HEAVY RAIN TUESDAY. THOSE WHO WERE ANYWHERE NEAR THE IOWA HIGHWAY 150 CORRIDOR EXPERIENCED SOME OF THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL RAIN AMOUNTS AND FLOOD WARNINGS WHICH LASTED INTO THIS M...