Iowa insurers lobby for governor’s hazard mitigation bill
Insurance company executives and agents who sell insurance gathered at the Iowa Capitol yesterday to urge legislators to pass one of the governor’s priorities. The bill is a collection of […]
Protest against Iowa bill that would limit lawsuits against farm chemical companies
About a dozen people rallied outside the Iowa Capitol Tuesday, criticizing a bill shielding some farm chemical makers from lawsuits alleging product labels failed to warn of cancer risks. The […]
Vacancy in Iowa House after lawmaker appointed to county role
A Democrat who has represented Cedar Rapids in the Iowa House since 2023 has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Democrat Sami Scheetz, […]
Whirlpool to lay off one third of its workers in Amana
Whirlpool announced today it is laying off 650 people at its Amana facility in eastern Iowa on June 1st. Iowa Federation of Labor president Charlie Wishman says state and federal […]
Sukup Manufacturing announces first leader from outside the founding family
An Iowa ag business will have its first non-family member leading the organization later this year. Sukup Manufacturing announced that Chief Financial Officer Tom Mangan will become the company’s next […]
Iowa State’s Gilbert and Jones earn All Star invite
Iowa State seniors Keshon Gilbert and Curtis Jones have been invited to play in the 2025 NABC-Reese’s College All-Star Game. They are the ninth and 10th Cyclones invited to play […]
Iowa’s McCollum names two assistant coaches
Josh Sash and Bryston Williams have joined the University of Iowa men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coaches, it was announced by head coach Ben McCollum. Sash and Williams join […]
Iowa economy sees best month in years, but expert fears a big drop looms
Iowa’s economy saw a significant upward bounce during the past month, but analysts fear the volatility of the current international trade climate will mean a big drop is likely for […]
You can vote on the design for the new Iowa education license plate
The deadline to vote for your favorite student design for Iowa’s new education license plate is now two weeks away. Department of Education director McKenzie Snow says the current plate […]
Iowa House, Senate bills to end D.E.I. programs still under review
Bills to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education as well as local governments have been debated in the legislature this year, but so far none have become […]