ISU research looks for ways to help plants survive cold temperatures
An Iowa State University horticulture professor is trying to find out how some plants are able to endure cold winter temperatures and start growing again in the spring. Professor Rajeev […]
Iowa private college leaders oppose 4-year degree push at community colleges
The leaders of Iowa’s private colleges and universities oppose a plan to have community colleges start offering four-year degrees in some fields. Iowa has three state supported universities, 15 state […]
‘Outsiders’ actress hopes to have cheering section for Iowa shows
The touring Broadway production of “The Outsiders” will make one stop in Iowa, opening this week in Des Moines. Actress Emma Hearn, who has family ties in Iowa, portrays Cherry […]
Wahls, running for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, blasts Hinson over Trump’s tariffs
U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls, a Democrat from Coralville, says President Trump’s tariff policies are “absolutely devastating for Iowa” and Wahls says Congresswoman Ashley Hinson — the leading Republican in […]
Snowmobiler is killed in accident near Portsmouth
One person died early Sunday when a snowmobile overturned into a western Iowa creek. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it was notified at around 12:15 a.m. about the accident […]
GOP candidate for Iowa governor Feenstra says he’ll roll out more specific ideas soon
During a visit to the Iowa Beef Expo this weekend, Republican Randy Feenstra repeated his promise to make Iowa “the most ag-friendly state in the country” if he’s elected governor. […]
Rock Valley gets payment for some FEMA flood claims
The city of Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Community School District are receiving millions of dollars in FEMA reimbursements nearly 20 months after devastating flooding. The City of Rock […]
Grassley, other Iowans react to tariff ruling and Trump’s new tariffs
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the U.S. Supreme Court has provided some clarity on the extent of the president’s power to impose tariffs. “I have said repeatedly congress needs to […]
State provides economic development incentives to Bettendorf, Bondurant, Hiawatha, Vinton, Waverly
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved the first awards today for the state’s new Business Incentives for Growth or BIG program. Department of Economic Development spokesperson Kanan Kappelman […]
Groups at Iowa Capitol, lobbying for water quality
Dozens of people calling for state action on water quality rallied at the statehouse Thursday. Alison Barnhill of Huxley, a member of Food and Water Watch, addressed the crowd. “I’m here […]