Iowa averaged near normal rainfall for April
April had plenty of showers at times, but state climatologist Justin Glisan says overall precipitation for the month was near normal. “We’re coming in about 3.4 inches of precipitation, and […]
Governor Reynolds, Speaker Grassley spar over state spending
A disagreement over whether to spend $14 million boosting pay for paraeducators in public schools is the big stumbling block in budget talks among Republican lawmakers.Du Governor Kim Reynolds said […]
Hinson blames Biden, not Trump’s tariffs, for 1st quarter’s downturn
A new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows the nation’s economy just had its weakest quarter in three years, which Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson blames on the policies […]
Iowa hatcheries off to good start in preparing to stock lakes and rivers
The Iowa DNR says its spring effort to collect walleye eggs to raise the next generation of fish was one of the fastest in the program’s history. Jay Rudacille oversaw […]
Iowa Latino event is canceled due to fears ICE might ‘split apart’ families
A celebration of all things Latino in southeast Iowa is being called off after community members said they were scared about being detained at the event. The Latino Festival of […]
Some Iowa farmers can’t finish planting due to prolonged wet conditions
Green sprouts from the corn and soybeans Iowa farmers planted in mid-April are starting to emerge from the soil, but many farmers are still waiting to get their crops planted. […]
House Oversight panel questions State Auditor about court debt errors
Republicans on the Iowa House Oversight Committee are asking the state auditor for more proof that $27 million in misdirected court fines wasn’t stolen. Court officials say computer coding errors […]
Iowa Marine recalls his service in Vietnam the day the war ended
An Iowa native and former U.S. Marine is marking the end of the Vietnam War 50 years ago today, as nearly 7,000 people were evacuated from the South Vietnam capital, […]
Governor signs law requiring Iowa public schools restrict cell phone access
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law requiring Iowa schools to enforce policies that restrict students from using smart phones when they’re in classes. “Recently schools across the […]
Bear sightings in northeast Iowa expected to increase in coming months
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is trying to prepare northeast Iowa residents for black bear sightings in the area. DNR biologist Vince Evelsizer says there have already been a […]