Failed attempt to force Iowa Senate vote on eminent domain for pipeline
An attempt that could have forced the Iowa Senate to vote on restrictions for the proposed carbon pipeline has failed. During consideration of the Senate’s operating rules, Democratic Senator Tony […]
Iowa Natural Resources Commission seeking plan for dam at Palisades Kepler State Park
A consultant has been hired to review the best way to remove a low-head dam and improve the area around it at an eastern Iowa park. DNR River Programs Coordinator […]
On 47-1, Iowa Senate votes to ban handling smart phones while driving
The Iowa Senate has — again — passed a bill that would penalize motorists who handle a smart phone while driving. Republican Senator Mark Lofgren of Muscatine said it hopefully […]
Grassley can’t confirm DOGE ordered deep cuts to Social Security staff, services
National media outlets are publishing what’s described as an internal memo from Social Security officials outlining thousands of job cuts and even the shutdown of the agency’s 800-number to comply […]
Boy’s state basketball tourney moving to Ames in 2027
The Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa State University announced today that the Boy’s State Basketball Tournament will be moving to Hilton Coliseum in Ames starting in 2027. The […]
Blizzard forecast to hit NW Iowa on the last day of winter
Forecasters say travel could be difficult if not impossible across Iowa’s northwestern third tomorrow. Blizzard conditions are in the forecast for some 30 counties with winds gusting up to 65 […]
Bill would ban drones from flying over Iowa farmsteads
The Iowa Senate has voted to expand a 2024 law that made it a crime to fly drones over animal feeding operations. The bill seeks to prohibit drones from being […]
UI space scientist thrilled at discovery of dozens of new moons orbiting Saturn
Turns out, there’s a lot more floating around the planet Saturn than those famous rings. Space scientists announced last week they’ve discovered Saturn has 128 more moons, for a total […]
Iowa may join 44 states that restrict teen access to tanning beds
The Iowa House has voted to make indoor tanning bed businesses off limits for minors, unless the teenager’s parent provides written permission in person. Tanning beds emit far more ultraviolet […]
Iowa Senate bill makes change in district judicial nominating commissions
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would give the governor authority to appoint a majority of the people who serve on commissions that nominate district court judges. Five […]