Governor approves reduced unemployment tax rate for Iowa businesses
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that reduces the taxes businesses pay into the state fund that pays out unemployment benefits. “It’s a signature piece of legislation, […]
Iowa pushed out of DNC panel that sets next presidential nominating schedule
The Iowa Democratic Party has lost its seat on the powerful rule-making panel that will decide which states go first in 2028 when Democrats select their next nominee for president. […]
Kossuth County and ABATE discuss EMT services during annual rally
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors and the motorcycle riders’ association known as ABATE are discussing the cost of county services during the group’s annual gathering near Algona. ABATE of […]
Top Senate Democrat says PBM bill on governor’s desk is flawed
Business groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to veto a bill that would set new rules for pharmacy benefit managers that work with insurance companies to set prescription drug prices […]
Iowans can help the DNR study buzzing, beneficial bumble bees
Volunteers are needed to help compile what’s known as Iowa’s Bumble Bee Atlas, an effort to gauge the state’s populations of the vital pollinators. Stephanie Shepherd, a wildlife diversity biologist […]
Iowa authorities investigate the deaths of two motorcyclists
Two motorcyclists were killed Wednesday in two separate crashes on Iowa’s roads. The Iowa State Patrol says a motorcycle pulled in front of a semi in Floyd County, killing the […]
Iowa ‘DOGE’ task force considers county consolidation
A member of the governor’s DOGE task force says property taxes could be lowered if more services were delivered on a regional basis. During yesterday’s task force meeting, former Fort […]
Revelations in DCI investigation of fatal Davenport building collapse
Documents from the state investigation of a Davenport apartment building’s partial collapse two years ago reveal the building’s owner was buying steel reinforcements at a Bettendorf business when the building […]
Iowa ACLU tells five cities their drag ordinances are unconstitutional
The Iowa ACLU is going after another group of cities it says are violating free speech with their ordinances regulating drag performances. ACLU attorney Shefali Aurora says they’ve sent letters […]
GOP State Rep. Eddie Andrews launches campaign for governor
A state representative from central Iowa is running for governor. Republican Eddie Andrews of Johnston said his goal is to show a candidate who doesn’t have millions can win. “This is […]