Six bills in Iowa House address Iowa Utilities Commission, carbon pipeline
A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced six bills that would strengthen landowner rights in response to the potential use of eminent domain for a carbon capture pipeline. The Iowa […]
New fuel testing lab in Fort Dodge will expand into aviation biofuels
A new fuel testing laboratory will be dedicated this afternoon near the Fort Dodge campus of Iowa Central Community College. Iowa Central President Jesse Ulrich says the work started there […]
If you might have “the bug,” consult with a professional ASAP
Flu season is peaking in Iowa and dozens of schools report rampant absences due to illness, with several districts canceling classes in the past two weeks. William Schaffner, spokesman for […]
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. […]
Iowa roads will be busier Sunday, so staying sober would be super
Iowans can expect much heavier-than-normal traffic on the state’s roads Sunday, as people dart to the grocery store to stock up on snacks, or head for a tavern, restaurant or […]
Iowa House GOP’s K-12 spending plan includes $22.6 million ‘infusion’ to deal with inflation
There are now two different Republican plans for state funding of Iowa’s K-12 schools. Governor Kim Reynolds and Senate Republicans have suggested a 2% increase in general state funding, which […]
Iowa A.G. opens investigation of sheriff after his remarks about ICE detentions
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she has opened an investigation into a northeast Iowa sheriff who has said his department will not help Immigration and Customs Enforcement take unconstitutional […]
With state license granted, groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids casino is tomorrow
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has granted a state license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The vote was four-to-one. “Obviously a cataclysmic day for Cedar Rapids and Linn […]
Iowans are reminded to ‘Remember the Chickadee’ on their tax forms
State wildlife officials are asking Iowans not to skip over the Fish and Wildlife Fund this tax season, what’s popularly known as the Chickadee Check-off. Stephanie Shepherd, a state wildlife […]
Legislators consider ways to bring Iowa more health care personnel
Iowa lawmakers advanced three bills this week that aim to raise the state’s number of medical providers. One of the bills would give priority for medical residency slots to Iowa […]