Congresswoman Hinson talks about E-15 waiver, permanent sales
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the emergency waiver just announced that allows the nationwide sale of E-15 is a good short-term move. ” We know that […]
Learn all about America’s 31st president in special central Iowa exhibit
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale is hosting a traveling exhibit about Iowa’s only native […]
Study: Nitrates, radon, pesticides play role in Iowa’s cancer rate
A new report looks at how environmental factors in Iowa could affect cancer rates, which rank second-worst in the nation. The report from the Iowa Environmental Council and the Harkin […]
Iowa’s governor predicts a property tax relief bill will pass in ’26
Republican lawmakers have yet to strike a deal that would revamp Iowa’s property tax system, but Governor Reynolds says she’s confident an agreement will be reached. “It’s a priority of […]
Iowa lawmakers consider tax break for data centers, nuclear power plants
A bill to grant a state sales tax exemption during construction or expansion of data centers and nuclear power plants is under consideration in the Iowa Senate. “Policies like this […]
Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections
Iowa Lottery sales continue to run ahead of projections for this fiscal year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up nearly 9% percent through February. “Those continue to be […]
UNI launches initiative to fast-track students to graduate in 3 years
The University of Northern Iowa is working to break the stereotype that it takes four or five years to get a bachelor’s degree, by launching a new series of pathways […]
Iowa’s governor says HMO tax a last resort fix to Medicaid deficit
Governor Kim Reynolds says a temporary tax hike on H-M-Os and the companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program is a last resort to dealing with red ink in the Medicaid […]
Palo residents question motives behind proposed data center site
Some residents in the eastern Iowa town of Palo are clashing with elected leaders over Google’s plans to build a massive data center there. The tech giant wants to use […]
Winnebago sees net income rebound in 2nd quarter
Continued success from a diversified portfolio is credited for a positive second quarter financial report for Winnebago Industries. The Minnesota-based outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer, which has Iowa factories in Forest […]