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Wynja: Iowa Property Tax Bill Could Challenge Cities & Small Towns
A sweeping property tax overhaul signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds could significantly change how Iowa cities, counties, and school districts fund local services, infrastructure, and future development. New
Iowa GOP candidates for governor focus on population growth
Iowa’s June 2 Primary is a week away, with a key race among five Republicans vying to succeed fellow Republican Kim Reynolds as governor and they have struck a common
UNI professor’s book retraces ‘Dragoon Trail’ through Iowa
A University of Northern Iowa history professor’s new book retraces how an 1835 expedition across Iowa sparked the evolution of the state. Kevin Mason’s book is titled “Retracing the Dragoon
New Dubuque program to train pilots in two years instead of four
To help meet the increasing demand for pilots, the University of Dubuque plans to offer a new Associate Degree of Applied Science in Flight Operations this fall. The campus in
Major habitat work at state park in northwest Iowa
There’s been some major landscaping on a dam built nearly a century ago to form a lake for recreation in northwest Iowa. The dam on Mill Creek created what’s known
Leader of Iowa National Guard reflects on Memorial Day
Memorial Day was designated to honor the members of the military who have died, and Iowa National Guard Major General Stephen Osborn says many hearts will be heavy this Memorial
Iowa motorists could drive safer by enabling simple cell phone function
The number of crashes and deaths in Iowa attributed to drivers being distracted by their smartphones continues to climb, and a study finds a simple, free feature that’s already on
Hydrogen exploration in Iowa well underway
If hydrogen becomes a viable alternative to fossil fuels, Iowa may be in a position to benefit. Ryan Clark, associate state geologist with the Iowa Geological Survey, said recent research
People for and against the Summit Carbon Pipeline speak to Iowa Utilities Commission
Several people spoke at the Iowa Utilities Commission meeting this week about the proposed changes submitted for the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon pipeline project. Steve Kuiper is a farmer and
New Council Bluffs mental health facility set to open in June
A new mental health facility in western Iowa aims to help address a statewide shortage of mental health services. The 96-bed behavioral health hospital plans to open in mid-June in
