Iowa to rejoin USDA’s SUN Bucks program in 2026
Governor Reynolds says the State of Iowa will participate in the federal program that gives low income families with school aged children $40 a month during the summer to buy […]
$2.26 million in Powerball tickets sold in Iowa for Monday’s drawing
The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve is now $2.7 billion after Monday night’s drawing passed without a winner. Lottery officials say a total of $2.26 million in Powerball tickets were […]
Iowa’s top economic development official says she’ll ‘run to the finish line’
The woman who has led the state’s economic development efforts for the past 14 years says she will stay in the role until Governor Kim Reynolds leaves office on January […]
Jon Heacock retires from coaching
After more than 40 seasons spent at the collegiate level, former Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has announced his retirement from coaching. Heacock, who helped turn the Iowa State […]
Special election next Tuesday to fill Iowa Senate seat
A special election next Tuesday, December 30, will fill a vacancy in the Iowa Senate. Democrat Clair Celsi of West Des Moines, who had been a senator since 2019, died […]
Are poinsettias poisonous? Iowa expert busts the myth
Can poinsettias kill you? There’s a long-standing rumor about the red-and-green flowers traditionally associated with Christmas being deadly if eaten. Janna Day, a nurse and the education and outreach manager […]
Grassley urges Mint to issue commemorative coin honoring women’s suffrage movement
Special quarters will be issued by the U.S. Mint as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence and Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s “shocked” the Treasury […]
Iowa school enrollment drops slightly compared to last year
The Iowa Department of Education reports school enrollment dropped slightly this year. The Department says the number of K-12 students dropped by around 5,000 or 1% from last year to […]
Iowa school enrollment drops slightly compared to last year
The Iowa Department of Education reports school enrollment dropped slightly this year. The Department says the number of K-12 students dropped by around 5,000 or 1% from last year to […]
Tyler Roehl named offensive coordinator at Iowa State
Tyler Roehl is returning to Iowa State as offensive coordinator after a one-year stint with the Detroit Lions. Roehl previously served as assistant head coach and running backs coach for […]