Senate bill creates task force to study distribution of Iowa court fines
The Iowa Senate has unanimously voted to create a task force to study the distribution of state court fines and recommend changes to the system. The move comes after computer […]
Federal funds are lost for Iowa agency that works with homeless youth
Federal grant money to help Iowa’s homeless youth is in limbo due to a clerical error by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Iowa agency which helps […]
Casey’s CEO says weather has been more of a concern than possible recession
The Ankeny-based Casey’s Convenience store chain reported in-store and gas sales were up slightly, as was their net income in the third quarter. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says weather conditions […]
Iowa small business owners talk issues with policymakers in Washington, D.C.
Eight small business owners from Iowa have been in Washington, D.C. with their counterparts from 15 other states to talk with lawmakers and policymakers. Ashley Kuhns owns a non-profit child […]
Bill would require 80% of UI medical, dental students be Iowa residents
A bill passed by the Iowa House would require at least 80 percent of students accepted by the University of Iowa’s medical and dental schools be residents of Iowa. The […]
Northeast Iowa Deputies cleared of wrongdoing after man they arrested dies
The Iowa Attorney General says two Black Hawk and one Bremer County deputy acted appropriately following the death of a man they arrested. Deputies say Willie Earl Washington fled at […]
Storm system approaching Iowa may be stronger than last week’s blizzard
Forecasters say there’s a rising risk of severe weather across a wide portion of Iowa tomorrow afternoon and evening, along with a drastic downshift in temperatures that may bring snow […]
Survey shows monarch numbers are rising and Iowans can help
A new population report on monarch butterflies finds conservation efforts in Iowa and elsewhere are starting to show promising results. Mykayla Hagaman, a program specialist at the Iowa Monarch Conservation […]
Minnesota Gov. Walz headed to Iowa for town hall
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — the Democratic Party’s 2024 VP nominee — tonight said he’s “hitting the road, traveling to red states…to lend a megaphone to the people” and his […]
Keep Iowa Beautiful ready to pick up trash for 25th year
Keep Iowa Beautiful is now signing up volunteers for its annual Pick-Up Iowa event. Executive Director Andy Franz says this is the 25th year of volunteers picking up trash along […]