Bill creates $15 million Iowa Major Events and Tourism Program
Lawmakers are considering creation of a state fund to help attract major events to Iowa. During a Senate committee meeting, Republican Senator Carrie Koelker of Dyersville said other states are […]
Iowa’s Ben McCollum adds two assistant coaches
Jesse Shaw and Xavier Kurth have been named to the University of Iowa men’s basketball program’s coaching staff. Shaw will serve as the Hawkeyes’ chief of staff, while Kurth will […]
Report: Wildfire smoke, warmer temps to blame for Iowa’s drop in air quality
In recent years, the skies over Iowa have repeatedly been clouded by smoke from distant wildfires, which is part of the reason the state dramatically dropped in the latest national […]
South Dakota regulators reject Summit pipeline application
South Dakota regulators say there’s too much uncertainty surrounding the Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline route in South Dakota and they’ve denied the company’s application to build and operate the […]
Iowa to see more storms, more rain
The National Weather Service says more April showers are on the way for parts of Iowa. Meteorologist Craig Cogil says the system that brought recent rains has stuck around and […]
GOP lawmaker says it’s time for Iowa Senate debate of pipeline-related bill
northwest Iowa lawmaker is urging his fellow Republicans to pressure GOP leaders to allow senate debate of a bill that addresses the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project. Republican Senator Lynn […]
Iowa teens hear about real world consequences of drunk driving
It’s Prom season for Iowa high schoolers and the Iowa State Patrol is holding a series of educational talks at schools across the state, warning teens of the dangers they […]
UNI’s Lappe earns national award
After an explosive week at the plate, UNI third baseman Kate Lappe has earned national recognition as the D1Softball.com Player of the Week – the first in program history to […]
Iowa’s early corn, soybean planting slightly ahead of last year
The U.S.D.A. Ag report shows farmers got started on planting, but wet weather and storms slowed up some of the progress. The report shows 18% of the projected corn crop […]
Iowa school ‘safety assessment teams’ bill sent to governor
The legislature has sent the governor a bill to let schools assemble “safety assessment teams” that could share information about students who might pose a threat. Republican Senator Dan Dawson […]