IDP chair says bill on transgender rights takes Iowa ‘backwards’
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart says it’s “disappointing” that House Republicans plan to vote this week on a bill to repeal state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans. “It’s […]
IDP chair says bill on transgender rights takes Iowa backwards
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart says it’s “disappointing” that House Republicans plan to vote this week on a bill to repeal state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans. “It’s […]
Single vehicle crash in SW Iowa kills one
A southwest Iowa man died in a fiery weekend crash. The Iowa State Patrol reports 19-year-old Jase Michael Wilmes, of New Market, died when the pickup he was driving crashed […]
Survey: Midwest bankers pessimistic about economy, trade and tariffs
A monthly survey of bank CEOs in Iowa and nine other Midwestern states shows a dismal outlook. The Creighton University report shows the February score fell to 38 on a […]
Bernie Sanders urges Iowans to lobby Miller-Meeks
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is urging residents of Iowa’s first congressional district to call Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks and ask her to vote no on a House GOP plan that includes […]
Patriot Front, a white nationalist group, marches in Des Moines
Iowa political leaders are condemning the activities of a white nationalist group called the Patriot Front that marched around the Iowa Capitol this weekend. Videos posted online showed a group […]
EPA to let E15 be sold in Midwest states this summer
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will let a higher blend of ethanol be sold this summer in Iowa and seven other Midwestern states. The sale of fuel with […]
State funding approved for Des Moines soccer stadium, Newton Speedway races, Cherokee shooting range
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved state funding for several sports-related projects today. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappleman says they approved a “Destination Iowa” five million dollar grant for the […]
Oskaloosa school to get a ‘facility’ dog to help boost attendance, morale
School districts across Iowa are discovering the benefits of having certified facility dogs on campus as a way to enhance student well-being. Sam Doll, a counselor at Oskaloosa Elementary School, […]
Oskaloosa school to get a dog to help boost attendance, morale
School districts across Iowa are discovering the benefits of having certified facility dogs on campus as a way to enhance student well-being. Sam Doll, a counselor at Oskaloosa Elementary School, […]