Iowa law officers launch crackdown on drivers who are distracted, impaired
Iowans aren’t imagining things if they think they’re seeing more cars being pulled over along the state’s roads by law enforcement lately. A Special Traffic Enforcement Program, or STEP, is […]
Less than 10% of corn now left to plant in Iowa
Another dry week allowed farmers to spend a lot of time planting. The U.S.D.A. crop report shows the corn planted jumped from 76 to 91% in the last week. That’s […]
Board of Regents takes first step in finding new ISU president
The State Board of Regents approved a plan today to find a replacement for Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen, who announced she’ll retire in January. The Board voted to […]
Reynolds appoints Martz as chairwoman of Iowa Utilities Commission
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a new chair of the Iowa Utilities Commission. In April of 2023, Reynolds appointed Eric Helland to lead the commission as it reviewed — and […]
Drivers face long detour as Lansing bridge over Mississippi closes again
The bridge over the Mississippi River between Lansing, Iowa and DeSoto, Wisconsin is again closed to traffic for at least a week. Clayton Burke, an engineer with the Iowa Department […]
Business groups urge Iowa governor to veto PBM bill
Several Iowa business groups are urging Governor Kim Reynolds to veto a bill that would set new rules for pharmacy benefit managers. the companies that negotiate drug prices for insurance […]
Companies win tax incentives for Boone County, Ft. Madison expansions
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved awards for two companies. The board awarded a $95,000 forgivable loan and tax benefits to United Equipment Accessories, which makes various equipment […]
Iowa women add UCF transfer
Central Florida transfer Emely Rodriguez has signed a scholarship agreement with the University of Iowa women’s basketball program. The 6-foot, forward from the Dominican Republic will have three seasons of […]
Ames High student’s design chosen for Iowa education license plate
There will be a new specialty license plate for education designed by a student that will be available this summer. The Iowa Department of Education announced today that a design […]
Speaker says Iowa lawmakers plan ‘comprehensive’ property tax overhaul
Bills to overhaul Iowa’s property tax system were developed, but not adopted during the now-concluded 2025 Iowa legislature. House Speaker Pat Grassley says the goal now is to act in […]