Iowa’s ice anglers welcome the weekend’s frigid forecast
When the forecast calls for wind chills of 30-below, many Iowans will shudder, but others will jump for joy as it’ll mean more opportunities for cold-weather sports like ice fishing. […]
Feenstra favors federal deposits in HSAs over ACA tax credits
GOP leaders in the U.S. House say a package of health care bills will come up for a vote next week, but it’s still unclear if there’ll be a vote […]
Iowa Senator Ernst talks about failed health care vote
Iowa’s two Republican Senators voted for the health care bill Thursday they say will lower health care costs, but the bill was blocked by Democrats. Democrats want to extend the […]
Weekend snowstorm could bring Iowa wind chills of 30-below
For the third straight Saturday, more snow is in the statewide forecast, along with what could be the coldest temperatures of the season so far. National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan […]
Iowans will be dashing through the snow to get sand, sun, surf
It’s one of the snowiest Decembers in years and record numbers of Iowans are predicted to leave the state for the year-end holidays to thaw out someplace warm. AAA-Iowa spokesman […]
Massive holiday display will light the night in Montgomery County
One of southwest Iowa’s largest and most popular holiday light displays will be switched on tomorrow night for the first time this season. After months of preparation, the Baird family […]
Key Iowa lawmaker backs bill shielding Roundup’s maker from cancer-related lawsuits
A key member of the Iowa House backs a bill that prohibit lawsuits accusing pesticide companies of failing to warn the product could cause cancer, as long as the product’s […]
Iowa cemeteries taking part in Wreaths Across America to honor veterans
Some 4,500 wreaths are being placed on the graves of veterans today at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City as part of the “Wreaths Across America” event. Steve Ponder of […]
‘Iowa Award’ ceremony for honoree Terry Branstad
Terry Branstad — the nation’s longest serving governor — is the 26th recipient of the state’s highest citizen honor. Governor Kim Reynolds presented Branstad with the “Iowa Award” medal today […]
Tax-estimating panel evaluates Iowa’s mixed economic picture
The panel that meets quarterly to estimate state tax revenue predicts consumer spending will drive state tax collections a bit higher this year, but total revenue will still fall by […]