Connor O’Neal

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — Graduating high school in Iowa will have a new requirement next year after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law on Tuesday. Students will have to pass the U.S. civics test, which is the same exam the country gives immigrants to become citizens. However, unlike the federal test, the state's will be multiple choice. Students would need to get 60% of the questions right to pass and be able to graduate. If they fail, students can retake the test an unlimited amount of times.

1 week ago | wqad.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — As it gets warmer outside, more people are driving their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs). A recent change in state law allows ATV and UTV drivers to drive in more places. However, Iowa State Patrol said they are seeing more deadly crashes with these vehicles, and there’s one area that's especially dangerous.

1 week ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DES MOINES, Iowa — As it gets warmer outside, more people are driving their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs). A recent change in state law allows ATV and UTV drivers to drive in more places. However, Iowa State Patrol said they are seeing more deadly crashes with these vehicles, and there’s one area that's especially dangerous.

2 weeks ago | weareiowa.com | Connor O’Neal

DOWS, Iowa — Many people living in the city of Dows – which is an hour north of Des Moines – are frustrated. That’s because they found out the town's Casey’s General Store located off of West Ellsworth Street is set to close on June 1. Former employees told Local 5 News the store is the only place in town to get hot food. Just over 500 people live in Dows, and hundreds of them signed a petition this past week to try and keep the Casey’s open.

2 weeks ago | kare11.com | Connor O’Neal

BONDURANT, Iowa — If you haven’t stocked up on food yet for Memorial Day weekend, you’re about to find out the price of ground beef and steaks may be higher than you're used to. Last month, the average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record high of $5.80, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s a price up nearly 50% from five years ago. Sirloin stake prices averaged $12.33 per pound, also an increase from the year before.