Iowa mosquito numbers haven’t seen a boom yet this year
As we enter summer Iowa has yet to see much mosquito activity. Iowa State University professor Ryan Smith leads the state mosquito surveillance program and says there are some mosquitoes […]
Iowa Ag Department provides cover crop funding in 22 counties
The Iowa Department of Agriculture announced a plan Monday to provide money for water quality projects in 22 counties above the Des Moines metro watershed. The program uses funds in […]
Judge blocks SNAP waivers for Iowa and other states
A federal district court judge has blocked waivers given to Iowa and five other states on how federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits can be used. Iowa’s waiver […]
Grassley: Saving Social Security may mean changes to wage cap, retirement age
Without action by Congress, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Social Security recipients will face a deep reduction in benefits late in 2032. Grassley, a Republican, is scheduled to chair a […]
Survey shows some Iowa landfills are filling up faster than expected
Iowa has some three dozen major landfills, several of which are nearing the end of their lifespans. Garrett Prestegard, president of the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations, says a […]
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson wants briefing on Iran deal
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says she wants Congress to get a briefing on the Iran peace deal. “We were not in session last week. So as […]
New business coming to Newton, Independence expansion with state tax credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board is giving two businesses economic incentives with the promise of creating 65 new jobs. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Pries Enterprises, which makes aluminum […]
Safety team calls on Iowans to take note of blue signs at rail crossings
Small blue signs are posted at thousands of rail crossings in Iowa and those signs can be lifesavers if there’s trouble on the tracks. The Iowa Department of Transportation’s rail […]
Iowa State to sell alcohol at football, basketball games
You’ll be able to buy an adult beverage inside the stadium at Iowa State home football and basketball games this season. Iowa State University Athletic director Jamie Pollard released a […]
Le Mars, Wellman, Ogden win state grants for community projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved Community Attraction and Tourism or CAT grants today for three communities. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says Le Mars is receiving one of the […]