Iowa Senate may debate a pipeline-related bill
Senate committee has overhauled a wide-ranging bill that key House members said would “clean up the mess” the Iowa Utilities Commission created by granting a pipeline permit to Summit Carbon […]
Gov. Reynolds says Trump tariffs are leverage for trade talks
Governor Kim Reynolds says President Trump is using tariffs as leverage to force trading partners to the negotiating table. Reynolds issued a written statement after Trump revealed a slate of […]
March first month in Iowa this year with above normal precipitation
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says March was warmer and wetter than normal, and the first month this year we’ve seen above-average precipitation. Glisan says the weather pattern for March sent […]
Iowa libraries, museums feel the impact of federal budget cuts
The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed all 70 members of its staff on administrative leave, and the leaders of Iowa organizations fear how it will affect […]
Governor Reynolds signs law to ban handling cell phones while driving
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the bill that will make it illegal to handle a smart phone while driving, starting July 1. “Thirty states across the country have passed hands-free […]
Former Iowa Supreme Court Judge, candidate for governor, Mark McCormick dies
Former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Mark McCormick died Sunday at the age of 82. McCormick was a Fort Dodge native who served on the Supreme Court from 1972 until returning […]
Iowa native Matt Whitaker confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to NATO
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Iowa native Matt Whitaker as U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Whitaker is a former federal prosecutor and he served as acting U.S. Attorney General during President […]
Number of child abuse reports in Iowa holds steady
April is Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month and it’s focused on making Iowa a safer place where children can thrive. Sharon Miller is executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, […]
Iowa farmers feel the impact of local food programs being eliminated
The USDA is ending two local food programs this month, which is a financial blow to some eastern Iowa farmers. The programs helped connect regional food producers with food banks […]
Iowa insurers lobby for governor’s hazard mitigation bill
Insurance company executives and agents who sell insurance gathered at the Iowa Capitol yesterday to urge legislators to pass one of the governor’s priorities. The bill is a collection of […]