Iowa governor’s energy bill includes policy for transmission line projects
The wide ranging energy bill Governor Reynolds submitted to the legislature includes a provision that’s been the subject of legal wrangling for the past five years. The bill would let […]
Research to support new moms brings ISU’s first apparel design patent
An Iowa State University professor’s bra design for breastfeeding mothers is now the first patent from ISU’s fashion school. The bra is made out of breathable, bamboo fabric and has […]
Wind chills of 40-below likely tonight with Iowa’s coldest temps of the season
Several more inches of snow are forecast today for parts of southern Iowa, though forecasters say the big weather story is the extreme cold that’ll settle in tonight. Meteorologist Rod […]
Interactive display planned for DNR Building at the Iowa State Fair
The D-N-R building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds known for its large tanks displaying the various fish species from across the state is getting a new interactive display. DNR spokesperson […]
Iowa regulators assess thousands in fines to three sports book operators
State regulators have issued a total of $80,000 in fines to three different companies that Iowans may use to place online bets on sports. Churchill Downs Technology, also known as […]
Iowa REALTORS report shows home sales, inventory rose in January
There was an uptick in Iowa home sales in January, plus a dramatic increase in the number of homes put up for sale. According to data from Iowa REALTORS, there […]
Wednesday snowstorm saw record for cars hitting state snowplows
The Iowa DOT says 15 snowplows were hit while working during the snowstorm Wednesday. The DOT says that is a one-day record for equipment strikes during a winter season. The […]
Hearing set on information in case of missing Mason City TV anchorwoman
A hearing has been scheduled for March 3rd on opening a sealed search warrant involving a potential suspect in the disappearance of Mason City TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. Private […]
Rule change lowers some fines for Iowa child labor law violations
The fine for businesses that violate Iowa’s child labor laws by having teens work too many hours or work too late at night has been lowered this week. The penalty […]
Supreme Court upholds convictions in tractor attack on Decatur County Sheriff
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the charges against a Decatur County man who rammed the sheriff’s patrol vehicle with a tractor. Gerry Greenland was convicted of attempted murder and […]