Iowa Senate confirms most of governor’s nominees for boards, commissions
Without debate, the Iowa Senate has confirmed four of the governor’s nominees to serve on the nine-member board that governs the state universities. Kurt Tjaden, the recently named president of […]
Iowa Lt. Gov. Cournoyer files paperwork to run for state auditor
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer has filed the paperwork to start raising money for a race for state auditor. In December, Governor Kim Reynolds selected Cournoyer to be lieutenant governor […]
Report: Just 38% of Iowa’s rural hospitals offer labor and delivery services
A report finds only about one third of rural Iowa hospitals now deliver babies, with three hospitals closing their maternity wards in recent years, and two more considered at risk. […]
Field trial in Boone tests new way of making farm fertilizer
North America’s first commercial-scale “green ammonia” field trial is underway in Boone. Landus Cooperative partnered with the company Talusag to produce farm fertilizer using solar energy, air, and water. Hiro […]
Iowans for Tax Relief creates website with school district data
Iowans for Tax Relief has created an online portal with information about every public school in Iowa. It includes the graduation rate for each district, as well as things like […]
Iowa lawmakers still negotiating over next year’s state budget
Most spending decisions for the state budget year that begins July 1 have not been made by lawmakers. Republicans control the debate agenda and Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner said […]
Forecast: Northern Iowa faces worst risk of severe weather today
Iowans are being warned to be prepared for foul weather later today and into tonight. National Weather Service meteorologist Rod Donavon says severe thunderstorms are possible across a wide section […]
Federal budget cuts could impact Iowa Cancer Registry
Trump Administration cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could reduce the budget for the Iowa Cancer Registry. The Registry operates with a combination of state and […]
Governor cites executive privilege in lawsuit over newspaper’s records request
Governor Kim Reynolds is suing the Des Moines Register over the paper’s public records request for email conversations among the governor’s staff and a West Des Moines city councilwoman who […]
Iowa sites will take back prescription drugs Saturday
Saturday is “National Drug Take Back Day,” which is designed to give you a chance to get rid of old prescription medications you no longer need. Sioux City police Sergeant […]