Iowa groups seek property tax break for disabled veterans
Veterans groups are seeking a state tax break for the estimated 47,000 disabled veterans in Iowa who are homeowners. “We fully support disabled veterans rated 10% through 90% having their […]
Embattled central Iowa shopping mall may get new owner today
After months of troubles, power outages and delays, the sale of the Marshalltown Mall to a new owner is expected to be finalized today. Jeff Strong is co-owner of Reserve […]
Awards to honor Iowa film workers on both sides of the camera
The deadline is next week for Iowans who are involved in the film industry to submit entries for this year’s Iowa Motion Picture Awards. The honors recognize outstanding creative and […]
Ban proposed on margarine, Red Dye 40 in food served in Iowa schools
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would ban margarine and two food additives from the lunches and breakfasts served at Iowa schools. Representative Jeff Shipley, a Republican from […]
Two Mt. Pleasant women urge Iowa lawmakers to ban handling cell phones while driving
A bill to make it illegal to be handling or scrolling on a cell phone while driving has cleared a Senate subcommittee and two women from Mount Pleasant were at […]
Bill written after western Iowa woman’s 2016 death is headed to Trump’s desk
The first piece of legislation President Trump will sign into law includes provisions Iowa’s congressional delegation has sought for the past eight years. Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is a sponsor […]
Central Iowa school district plans aggressive overhaul to boost student numbers
Iowa’s largest school district plans an educational overhaul in response to years of declining enrollment and budget cuts. A proposal for Des Moines Public Schools would make full-day pre-school more […]
Feenstra says late May target for passing big bill on taxes, spending and more
Congressman Randy Feenstra says by this time next month the outline of a massive bill that includes extending current tax cuts should be developed. “I’ll tell you what, I’m deep […]
After Trump pardon, Iowan plans to join $50B suit following January 6th attacks
One of the ten Iowans who was pardoned by President Trump this week for actions during the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol says he plans to join […]
Fire crews in Southwest Iowa take ice rescue refresher course
While many Iowans huddle inside when it’s this cold, others set off for their ice fishing shacks, which is the reason dozens of firefighters from multiple departments in southwest Iowa […]