Iowa House Democrats push for minimum wage hike
Five of the six states that border Iowa have a significantly higher minimum wage and Democrats in the Iowa House say Iowa’s minimum wage should be raised to $15 an […]
In annual address, Iowa Guard’s leader honors Iowan soldiers killed in Syria
Iowa National Guard Major General Stephen Osborn used this year’s “Condition of the Guard” speech to explain why Iowa Guardsmen are deployed to Syria and to honor the two Iowa […]
In annual address, Guard’s leader honors Iowa soldiers killed in Syria
Iowa National Guard Major General Stephen Osborn used this year’s “Condition of the Guard” speech to explain why Iowa Guardsmen are deployed to Syria and to honor the two Iowa […]
Congresswoman Hinson discusses foreign policy, ICE shooting
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says she’s not concerned President Donald Trump’s focus on foreign issues it hampering work on domestic concerns. “Well, I think we can […]
‘Swine Republic’ author kicks off campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Chris Jones, a retired University of Iowa researcher who wrote a book titled “The Swine Republic,” is running to be Iowa’s next secretary of agriculture. “Iowa deserves better from agriculture […]
Fast track for Iowa House carbon pipeline bill
A bill on the fast track in the Iowa House would ban the use of eminent domain to seize property along the proposed Summit Carbon pipeline route. The bill cleared […]
What’s going on with Iowa’s giant gas price jumps?
Motorists in some Iowa cities can’t miss the fact that gasoline prices have risen more than 60-cents a gallon since New Year’s Day, but one expert says it appears to […]
Twenty-year-old Iowa mayor tackles steep learning curve
A small southwest Iowa town has a new mayor, who’s now one of the youngest mayors in the country. Twenty-year-old Eva Fipps was elected mayor of Henderson by a 30-to-19 […]
Iowa Supreme Court’s chief calls for higher judicial pay, changes in magistrate system
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen says there’s an urgent need to raise the pay for Iowa judges. Christensen is asking legislators to approve a 4.3% increase in judges’ […]
State development funds approved for businesses in Waterloo, Sioux Center, Huxley
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved funding for roadways improvements to help businesses in Waterloo, Sioux Center and Huxley. The DOT’s Deb Arp says Waterloo is getting more money for […]