Governor’s tobacco, vape tax hikes in ‘holding pattern’ in Iowa House
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are wrestling with the governor’s proposal to raise the state tax on tobacco products and start assessing a 15 percent sales tax on […]
Iowa governor says she’s using state owned planes for official business
Governor Kim Reynolds says using Iowa State Patrol airplanes on official travel helps her get more done, more quickly. “I travel the state extensively and I have a family and […]
Man found dead after southwest Iowa home explosion
One-person is dead following a house explosion Thursday afternoon in southwest Iowa. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said the explosion at a home south of Greenfield was reported at around […]
House votes 58-30 to have Iowa driver’s license exams only in English
Iowa driver’s license exams will only be given in English if a bill that’s cleared the Iowa House becomes law. Representative Josh Meggers, a Republican from Grundy Center, said the […]
Iowa’s governor isn’t giving up on tax hike she links to cancer fight
Governor Kim Reynold says she’ll keep pushing for an increase in Iowa’s tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and a new 15% sales tax on vaping products. Her proposed […]
Regent questions process for setting tuition increase at Iowa universities
The Board of Regents had the first reading today of a proposal that would raise in-state tuition by 3% at the three state universities. Board member Christine Hensley of Des […]
Pump prices in Iowa rise along with fears over war with Iran
The prices at many Iowa gas stations have gone up at least a dime a gallon in the past week, as tensions rise in the Persian Gulf about a possible […]
Regents president: look at efficiency before freezing tuition at Iowa universities
The president of the Board of Regents made reference to a bill in the Iowa House that would freeze tuition at the three state universities during his general remarks today. […]
Ethanol industry leader ‘not optimistic’ congress will reach E15 deal
An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol. Yesterday was the deadline […]
Lack of student interest brings delay for UI’s Center for Intellectual Freedom
The Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa had to delay its course offerings from January until next month. The Daily Iowan reports the two classes had less […]