Iowa Congressman Feenstra treated for blood clot in his leg
Earlier today Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra had surgery to treat a blood clot in his leg. According to a statement posted on social media, Feenstra had “a scheduled, outpatient surgery […]
Ankeny burger named best for 2024
An Ankeny establishment is the winner of this year’s “Best Burger contest. J J’s Bar and Grill co-owner Mike Roberts says he changed the name and added burgers to the […]
Highway upgrade in Iowa Great Lakes to be done by Labor Day
A major road upgrade in the Iowa Great Lakes region is ahead of schedule. Iowa DOT engineer Darwin Bishop says the goal is for out-of-town motorists on Highway 71 to […]
Governor requests quick federal disaster declaration for 9 counties after tornadoes
The Governor is requesting an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for nine Iowa counties hit by the severe storms and tornadoes on April 26th. The governor is asking for funding from […]
Weather won’t stop Pella Tulip festival from another colorful run
The annual Pella Tulip Festival gets underway today as the community celebrates its Dutch heritage. Pella Historical Museum executive director, Jessi Galligan says they’ve survived the recent warmer and wetter. […]
Rallies in four Iowa cities protest state immigration action
Opponents of Iowa’s new immigration enforcement law held protests in four Iowa cities last night. Enya Cid. a student at Grandview University who was born in Mexico, spoke at a […]
UI studies how to make driverless cars safe for pedestrians
As driverless cars become more popular on our roads, researchers at the University of Iowa are studying ways to make those cars transmit simple messages to pedestrians that it’s safe […]
New incentives for a business spending at least $1 billion on an Iowa plant
State officials may now offer far larger tax incentives for up to two businesses that plan to spend at least $1 billion on a new facility. Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds […]
April wetter and warmer than normal
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says April brought the showers the state needs. “We’re actually about eight-tenths of an inch above average and particularly wet across southeastern Iowa and northwestern Iowa, […]
Governor signs $1 billion cut in Iowa income taxes
Governor Kim Reynolds has approved the plan that will shrink Iowa’s individual income tax to a single rate of 3.8% next year. Lawmakers say it will amount to a billion […]
