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 […]
Some Iowa Fareway stores now selling Powerball, Mega Millions tickets at checkouts
The Iowa Lottery announced the roll out today of quick-pick Powerball and Mega Millions tickets you can buy at the cash register checkout in some Fareway grocery stores. Lottery spokesperson […]
Iowa House votes to let 8th graders play varsity sports during school year
Iowa school boards could decide to let eighth graders play high school sports *during the school year* under a bill that’s passed the House. Representative Skyler Wheeler of Hull is […]
Only hours remain in ISU drive to ‘give the gift of life’
One of the largest student-run blood drives in the country is underway this afternoon at Iowa State University. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the central Iowa chapter of the American Red […]