Ag Education Center planned on Iowa State Fairgrounds
The state budget plan lawmakers are developing includes $5 million for construction of an Agricultural Education Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons said it will […]
Federal action possible on ‘regime’ of California law impacting Iowa pork
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary says she’s open to federal action in response to a California state law that would restrict the way farmers in Iowa raise pigs. Iowa Congresswoman Ashley […]
Iowa House Minority Leader Konfrst running for congress
The Democratic Leader in the Iowa House is launching a campaign for Iowa’s third district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jennifer Konfrst of Windsor Heights said Trump’s second […]
White House historian brings behind-the-scenes stories to Iowa
The Hoover Presidential Foundation is hosting a free event in eastern Iowa next week that promises to explore some of the untold stories and hidden history of America’s most famous […]
USDA grants waiver for governor’s ‘Healthy Kids Iowa’ program
Federal officials are giving Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds the go-ahead for a pilot project that will supply boxes of food to some low-income families this summer. During the Biden Administration, […]
National Guard shows off new central Iowa readiness center
The Iowa National Guard marked the opening of its new readiness center in West Des Moines today with a ribbon cutting. Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Stephen Osborn says it […]
Appeals Court upholds Urbandale man’s murder conviction
The Iowa Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Urbandale man. David Moffitt was found guilty of first-degree murder and first-degree burglary in 2014. Prosecutors say he broke […]
Iowa’s in dire need of hundreds of foster families
Iowa faces a foster care crisis, according to an official with the state’s main contractor that supports foster families, and the only Iowa agency that licenses new foster parents. Emma […]
Senator reveals latest version of Iowa property tax relief plan
A key GOP senator has unveiled a new version of a property tax reform package. It no longer includes a $50,000 property tax exemption for homeowners. Senator Dan Dawson of […]
Iowa group that promotes film as art sees federal funds evaporate
The future is uncertain for an Iowa City-based cinema organization as its federal grants are being eliminated. Arts groups nationwide are seeing grants vanish as the Trump administration proposes complete […]