Iowans honor those who died on the job in 2024
Workers’ memorial events were held in communities across Iowa on Monday to remember the Iowans who’ve died in the workplace. In a Sioux City union hall, a bell was rung […]
Bill on fetal development instruction in grades 5-12 to Iowa governor
The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill to mandate that Iowa public school students — starting in fifth grade — be shown ultrasounds and videos of fetal development […]
Pella flower store preps for this week’s influx of Tulip Time crowds
Colorful tulips are already starting to bloom in Pella, where thousands of visitors are expected for this week’s annual Tulip Time festival. This marks the 90th year for the celebration […]
Man drives into a Sioux City cafe
A wayward driver did a lot of damage to a restaurant in Sioux City. Police Sergeant Tom Gill says they were called just before 6 a.m. Monday. “When officers arrived, […]
Bill mandates seizure response training for Iowa school staff
A bill that’s won approval in the Iowa legislature calls on Iowa schools to train all staff in how to recognize and respond to seizures and have at least one […]
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 […]