Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley

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Working into weekend, Iowa Legislature lawmakers wrap up 2026 tasks

Bret Hayworth

Working into weekend, Iowa Legislature lawmakers wrap 2026 tasks.

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Melton exits 2026 Iowa congressional field & Iowa Pride events losing corporate sponsors

Bret Hayworth

Democrat Ryan Melton exits 2026 Iowa 4th congressional district field; Iowa Legislators work towards possible special session; Iowa Pride events losing corporate sponsors

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Newscast 4.8.2025: Iowa bills on K-12 school funding increase & banning mobile devices on way to governor; Iconic Sioux City welcome sign to get new life

Bret Hayworth

Members of the South Dakota Legislature are shown in a photo from February 2025. (Lee Strubinger, South Dakota Public Broadcasting)

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Newscast 3.14.2025: South Dakota wraps year with new lean budget; Iowa lawmakers late on school funding decision; New hires slowdown for Iowa state agencies; Cybersecurity needs pitched for Nebraska K-12 schools

Bret Hayworth

Data is showing that distracted driving by people using mobile devices in vehicles is an increasing problem.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 1.6.2025: Iowa Republican leaders ready to work on property taxes & hands-free phone use in vehicles; 1 year anniversary of Iowa school shooting; Hart returns as Iowa Democrats chairwoman

Bret Hayworth