U.S. Ag Secretary touts E15 expansion during Iowa visit
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced during a visit to Iowa that her agency will release over half a billion dollars to expand the number of U.S. retail outlets that […]
Report finds Iowa ag land values flat
The recently REALTORS Land Institute survey shows the south-central district was the only one reporting a farmland price increase. Spokesman Matt Vegter says the state average value didn’t change much. […]
US Ag Secretary planning more federal aid for farmers if there’s a trade war
U-S Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who’s visiting Iowa today, said the Trump Administration is planning another round of market disruption payments if the tariffs the president announces on Tuesday lead […]
Iowa high school graduation rates up in 2024
The Iowa Department of Education reports that high school graduation rates are back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2020. The Department says the four-year high school graduation […]
Central Iowa bookstore focuses on bridging cultural gaps
The owner of a new multilingual bookstore that’s opened in Des Moines says his goal is to uplift underrepresented cultures. Luis Lujan started Nos Books to highlight international authors and […]
Pella woman allegedly stabbed husband, charged with attempted murder
A Pella woman faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly stabbing her husband with a kitchen knife. According to a news release from Pella Police, a man called 911 just […]
Iowa part of switch to a revamped Mega Millions game
This is the final week you can play the Mega Millions lotto game before it undergoes a remake. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the final drawing in the old […]
Following a warm and snowy weekend, Iowans need to stay weather aware
After parts of Iowa saw near-record high temperatures in the 70s and 80s on Friday, the weekend wrapped up with snow in some areas on Sunday afternoon. Meteorologist Andrew Ansorge, […]
Reynolds Administration proposes changes in state tax credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s proposed overhaul of state tax credits has cleared initial review in the House and Senate. The changes would include limiting the money spent on research […]
Weekend crash in SW Iowa kills one, injures two
A crash in western Iowa Saturday killed one woman and left another woman and a child injured. Two SUV’s collided broadside in rural Council Bluffs. Authorities say one of the […]