SW Iowa Times

Reynolds signs extension for suspending some weight restrictions for agricultural delivery trucks

By Bob Martin | Jan 4, 2022

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an extension to a proclamation waiving certain weight limits for trucks involving grain transportation, which comes into effect immediately and runs through Jan. 29, according to a statement from the governor's office.

Omicron cases continue to rise, but severity is reportedly '40% of that for delta'

By Bob Martin | Jan 4, 2022

The omicron variant of COVID-19 has swept the country and the globe, and while vaccines are reportedly effective at preventing extreme sickness or death, the numbers continue to rise at an alarming rate.

‘It’s unconscionable’: Reynolds, other govs. request withdrawal of National Guard vaccine mandate

By Bob Martin | Dec 25, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined four other governors in a letter to the Department of Defense that requests that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard members be withdrawn.

Iowa blows out Portland State to remain undefeated

By Bob Martin | Dec 2, 2021

The success for the Iowa men’s basketball team continued last Friday when the Hawkeyes crushed Portland State with an 85-51 win, in what was the first meeting between the two teams.

'A chance to beat Texas': Iowa State football hosts Longhorns in pivotal game

By Bob Martin | Nov 5, 2021

What was once marquee matchup between two nationally ranked teams, Saturday’s football game between Iowa State and Texas has turned into a chance for both teams to stay relevant in the Big 12.