Feenstra says GOP stands firm in fight over ACA subsidies
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says it’s time to let tax credits for about seven million Americans who’ve been buying health insurance policies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace expire. “ObamaCare […]
Iowa hunters should see lots of bird in the 100th pheasant season
The 100th pheasant season in Iowa opens Saturday and DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says it is setting up to be a good one. “This past year was the fourth […]
Iowa factory hopes to spark kids to consider eventual manufacturing careers
The state’s factories are always on the hunt to hire more skilled workers, and Iowa-based window and door manufacturing giant Pella Corporation is now starting its recruitment efforts as early […]
Harkin says his view of ethanol has changed
Tom Harkin — the Iowa Democrat who served in 40 years in the U.S. House and Senate — has had a change of heart about the ethanol industry. “For most […]
Iowa hosting sites for National Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is a National DEA Drug Take Back Day, where you can drop off unneeded prescription drugs. Sioux City police officer Gina Roberts says they will have two locations for […]
Carroll County Jail to stop accepting Calhoun County prisoners
A northwest Iowa sheriff plans to end an agreement to house prisoners from a neighboring county in Carroll County’s jail — a move that sparked a debate during a public […]
Iowa food banks brace for demand spike due to SNAP delay
Governor Kim Reynolds has directed the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to convene regular meetings with food banks and pantries since federal food assistance for over 130,000 Iowa […]
Doomed Iowa water quality sensor system gets financial life raft
Leaders in Iowa’s most populous county say they’ll funnel 200-thousand dollars to the Iowa Water Quality Information System to help keep a network of river and stream sensors operating next […]
Senator Grassley questions the fuss over White House ballroom plans
Demolition work is underway to tear down the entire East Wing of the White House to clear the way for a new 90,000 square foot ballroom President Trump wants to […]
US Senate candidate Carlin calls for campaign finance reform
Republican Senate candidate Jim Carlin says the government is “hurting rather than helping” the American people right now and it’s time for major reform. “Big government and big business got […]