Iowa town seeks FEMA funds to buy flood-damaged homes
Some communities in northwest Iowa hit by massive flooding this summer are now able to apply for FEMA money to purchase damaged homes. Rock Valley has sent its application today, […]
Senator studies steps to attract businesses to incorporate in Iowa
The chairman of the Iowa Senate Commerce Committee is proposing creation of an Iowa “business court” — hoping it will prompt big businesses to declare Iowa as home base. For […]
Groups urge Iowa officials to fund research on foreign animal diseases
Farm groups are urging state officials to continue funding development of livestock vaccines for bird flu and other foreign animal diseases like African Swine Fever and Food and Mouth Disease. […]
Remains of Iowa soldier who died in World War Two identified
The remains of an Iowa soldier who died in a Japanese prison camp have been identified. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains as 22-year-old U.S. Army Air Force […]
Those pretty poinsettias are not a cause for poisoning concerns
Can poinsettias kill you? There’s a long-standing rumor about the red-and-green flowers traditionally associated with Christmas being deadly if eaten. Janna Day, a nurse and the education and outreach manager […]
AARP study finds majority want to stay in own homes as they age
A national study by AARP looked at where members want to live as they get older. AARP vice president Rodney Harrell says the numbers are pretty decisive. “The vast majority […]
Big changes coming to the Mega Millions game
The Iowa Lottery Commission has signed off on major changes to the multi-state Mega Millions game slated to begin in April. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says the changes are designed […]
How to (and how not to) care for your trees during an Iowa winter
Tomorrow is the first day of winter, and if our landscaping should happen to get heaped with snow in the weeks and months ahead, there are good ways and bad […]
How to and how not to care for your trees during an Iowa winter
Tomorrow is the first day of winter, and if our landscaping should happen to get heaped with snow in the weeks and months ahead, there are good ways and bad […]
Hinson says she stands with Trump in fight over year-end funding bill
Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Marion is praising President-elect Trump’s pressure campaign that has derailed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government operating. “I think President Trump’s right,” Hinson […]
