Survey: Iowa’s economy sees small boost but is still worst in Midwest
The Midwestern economy improved slightly during January, according to the latest Creighton University survey, but Iowa’s economy continued to struggle. Creighton economist Ernie Goss says supply managers are fearful new […]
Iowa’s Owen Freeman to miss the remainder of the season
Iowa sophomore Owen Freeman will have finger surgery and miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, it was announced by head coach Fran McCaffery. “After discussions with Owen, his family […]
IRS says plenty of help is available to help you file your taxes
The 2024 tax season is now open and you can file your return. IRS spokesman Chris Miller says there’s plenty of help available for those who need it. “IRS Free […]
Want to see the Super Bowl in person? Plan to spend many thousands…
Iowans who can afford a pair of tickets to this weekend’s Super Bowl probably don’t care so much about the cost of airfare or hotels, but if you’re trying to […]
Iowans can learn about preserving pollinators at free workshops
A series of workshops will be launched this week that are designed to teach Iowans how to extend the habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Liz Ripley, an outreach […]
Governor calls for boost in funding for development of bird flu, foreign animal disease vaccines
Governor Kim Reynolds has recommended an additional half a million dollars in state spending to support development of vaccines for bird flu and other foreign animal diseases. The current outbreak […]
Governor Reynolds calls for boost in funding for development of bird flu, foreign animal disease vaccines
Governor Kim Reynolds has recommended an additional half a million dollars in state spending to support development of vaccines for bird flu and other foreign animal diseases. The current outbreak […]
State Rep. Martin Graber of Fort Madison has died
A member of the Iowa House who has represented a district in the southeast corner of the state for the past four years has died at the age of 72.. […]
Sinclair says moratorium on new Iowa casinos a ‘jump ball’ in Senate
A five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos easily passed the Iowa House yesterday, but Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair suggests its chances in the Senate are far different. “Honestly, I’d […]
Woodbury County Sheriff helping pay for new jail by holding federal prisoners
Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan is helping pay for the new county jail by taking in more federal prisoners. Sheehan is asking the county supervisors for funds to hire eight […]