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Police use of artificial intelligence grows as rules lag behind

Hundreds of people fill a downtown street for a protest, waving signs and chanting as they march past businesses and government buildings. Overhead, a police drone records video of the crowd. Nearby traffic cameras and license plate readers capture faces, vehicles and movements along the ...

Experts see potential for Iowa hydrogen, but need funding and data sharing

Hidden in Iowa’s bedrock could be resources with the potential to launch a lucrative, clean energy economy in the state, but researchers say state actions and corporate interests are burying the ability of others to explore further. Iowa Geological Survey, Iowa State University and Iowa ...

Founder excited for annual Pride in the Park

Planning for the third annual Pride in the Park is coming along nicely. Founder Taylor Bear takes some time off work during the end of summer, beginning of fall to start organizing. “Now that we’ve done it for three years, it’s gotten a little easier,” she said. “There’s a ...

Marshalltown DMV move delayed to July 6

The Marshalltown Driver License Service Center at 3700 S. Center St., which was previously scheduled to close today Friday, June 26, is currently open. This location will be permanently closed at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, so staff can prepare for the move to a new location. On Monday, July 6, the Marshalltown Driver License Service Center will open at its new location, 704 May St. “This location is more centralized as part of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) ongoing commitment to operational excellence and efficient use of state resources,” a press release reads.