Bill would ensure Iowans have a right to garden
A “Freedom to Garden Act” has passed the Iowa Senate unanimously. “This bill addresses a growing concern — literally growing our own food,” Senator Cherielynn Westrich of Ottumwa, the bill’s […]
Grassley says he’ll quiz Social Security nominee about cuts, closures
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley today will be questioning President Trump’s nominee to head the Social Security Administration, what DOGE leader Elon Musk calls “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.” […]
Iowa’s 2024 floods spell a shortage of spring seeds for farmers
Seed supply shortages could cause problems for farmers in Iowa this spring. Flooding early in the season last spring devastated parts of southern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa, and Casey Staloch, […]
Iowa Senate adjusts, then approves bill on restrictions on cell phone use in class
The legislature is still tinkering with the governor’s plan to require that Iowa school districts adopt policies that restrict students from using smart phones when they’re in classes. Senator Lynn […]
Lightning can be present even if a storm warning isn’t issued
It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Rogers says today is focused on lightning safety. “I think one of the big things for people to realize […]
GOP lawmakers urge carbon pipeline opponents to keep up the pressure
Republicans who oppose the use of eminent domain to seize land for the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline are urging Iowans to lobby members of the Senate to protect property […]
Iowa sees shortage of foster families as kids face going to emergency shelters
Iowa saw more children in foster care who were referred to a home last year than there were licensed foster families, according to Four Oaks, the state’s contractor for licensing […]
Food product manufacturers in Ankeny, Cedar Rapids win state economic incentives
Two food product companies are getting state economic development incentives for expansions. Iowa Economic Development Authority spokesperson Kanan Kappelman says Mrs. Clark’s Foods to plans to expand in Ankeny. “The […]
Iowa names Ben McCollum its new basketball coach
Iowa native Ben McCollum has been named the head coach for theIowa men’s basketball program, it was announced by Athletic Director Beth Goetz. McCollum is the 23rd head coach in […]
Two bodies found in SW Iowa are now identified
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the names of two men whose bodies were found late last week in southwest Iowa. About 1:18 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a […]