Iowa Senate’s GOP leader proposes two pipeline related bills
Senate Republican Leader Mike Klimesh is proposing a bill to let Summit Carbon redraw its proposed pipeline route to avoid land owned by people who will not sign voluntary easements. […]
Forecast calls for more snow, extreme cold for Iowa
Much of Iowa’s northern half may see flurries fly this afternoon and tonight, though forecasters say the most accumulation will be in the northeast. Meteorologist Jim Lee, at the National […]
Survey: Iowa’s direct care workers saw pay rise $2.62 over 15 years
A study finds one of Iowa’s largest and most in-demand workforces has seen a meager increase in its average pay over the past decade and a half. Di Findley, executive […]
Iowa’s governor says it’s too early to predict property tax debate outcome
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are planning to release their plan for changing Iowa’s residential property tax system this week. “I think it’s very positive that we’re getting […]
Iowa Attorney General wants stronger penalty for threats against judges
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she wants to see the Legislature increase the penalties for threats against judges and their loved ones. “We have language I’m suggesting to the […]
New Iowa vet clinics aim to make pet ownership more affordable
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is opening two low-cost vet clinics in central Iowa. The clinics are called ARL Afford-a-Care and are located in the central and southern parts […]
Iowa community colleges make pitch for four-year degrees
Iowa community college leaders say with additional state funding they could offer some four-year degrees and it would likely increase the number of Iowans who earn a bachelor’s degree without […]
Industry exec says delayed tax credit rules endanger Iowa biodiesel plants
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told […]
Iowa DNR finds ospreys, peregrine falcon populations thriving
The Iowa DNR says their surveys show ospreys, and peregrine falcons are doing well. The birds were almost wiped out in North America in the Mid-20th Century from pesticide use. […]
Proposed battery storage facility in northern Iowa in limbo
Alliant Energy’s proposed battery storage project at a northern Iowa wind farm is in limbo. In November, the Kossuth County’s Board of Adjustment denied Alliant Energy’s permit for a battery […]