Iowa Ag Secretary Naig considering 2026 run for governor
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig intends run for office in 2026 and is considering whether to seek reelection to his current post or run for governor. During taping of […]
Iowa House votes to create Grocer Reinvestment Fund
The Iowa House has unanimously voted to create a grant program to help grocery stores buy new equipment, update technology or utilities and make other improvements. Representative Shannon Latham of […]
Regents approve budget for millions in renovations at Iowa Memorial Union
The Board of Regents has approved a budget of more than $81 million for renovation of the Iowa Memorial Union. Regent David Barker was the lone vote against the proposal, […]
Crowd turns out for Congresswoman Hinson’s town hall in Mason City
About 150 people attended a town hall meeting at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City this morning with Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson. There were cheers and jeers as […]
Regents president creates study group on fixed tuition
Board of Regents president Sherry Bates talked about the proposed tuition increase during their meeting today.. “Setting tuition rates is one of the most important things the board does. I […]
Iowa House sends ‘Anti-SLAPP’ bill to governor
A bill that supporters say will shield Iowans from lawsuits meant to silence critics has cleared the legislature and is headed to the governor. Republican Representative Steven Holt of Denison […]
Forecast calls for continued rain
There were severe thunderstorms and hail in parts of Iowa overnight. National Weather Service Meteorologist Roger Valhalek says several areas got hail. “In fact, there were some places that received […]
Bill to toughen Iowa’s anti-human trafficking law sent to governor
A bill that backers say will strengthen Iowa’s anti-human trafficking law has cleared the House and Senate unanimously. The bill ensures people can be charged with human trafficking in state […]
Man accused of threat against ISU appears in court
A central Iowa man charged with stalking and threatening a shooting at an Iowa State University event made his first court appearance. Information from the U.S. District Court for Southern […]
Iowa House votes for radon mitigation in new home construction
The Iowa House has sent the Senate a bill to require that home builders install passive radon mitigation systems in new homes. It also would establish a state tax credit […]