National chicken chain coming to Iowa State University’s student union
A national chicken franchise is coming to the Iowa State University Student Union in Ames. ISU’s vice president Sean Reeder presented a proposal for a lease with Chick-fil-A to the […]
Congressman Feenstra says E-15 vote delayed not dead
Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra says there will be a vote to end the EPA smog rule that keeps E-15 gasoline from being sold nationwide in the summer. The U.S. […]
Iowa’s rollercoaster forecast: Near 70 today and snow for the weekend
Officials say there’s a serious risk of fast-spreading wildfires again today as much of Iowa will see unseasonably high temperatures and gusty winds amidst very dry vegetation. Red Flag Warnings […]
Governor’s tobacco, vape tax hikes in ‘holding pattern’ in Iowa House
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are wrestling with the governor’s proposal to raise the state tax on tobacco products and start assessing a 15 percent sales tax on […]
Governor’s tobacco, vape tax hikes in holding pattern in Iowa House
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are wrestling with the governor’s proposal to raise the state tax on tobacco products and start assessing a 15 percent sales tax on […]
Iowa governor says she’s using state owned planes for official business
Governor Kim Reynolds says using Iowa State Patrol airplanes on official travel helps her get more done, more quickly. “I travel the state extensively and I have a family and […]
Man found dead after southwest Iowa home explosion
One-person is dead following a house explosion Thursday afternoon in southwest Iowa. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said the explosion at a home south of Greenfield was reported at around […]
House votes 58-30 to have Iowa driver’s license exams only in English
Iowa driver’s license exams will only be given in English if a bill that’s cleared the Iowa House becomes law. Representative Josh Meggers, a Republican from Grundy Center, said the […]
Iowa’s governor isn’t giving up on tax hike she links to cancer fight
Governor Kim Reynold says she’ll keep pushing for an increase in Iowa’s tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and a new 15% sales tax on vaping products. Her proposed […]
Regent questions process for setting tuition increase at Iowa universities
The Board of Regents had the first reading today of a proposal that would raise in-state tuition by 3% at the three state universities. Board member Christine Hensley of Des […]