Governor, Senate GOP propose 2% hike in state per pupil spending
Republicans in the Iowa Senate are proposing a 2% increase in state per pupil funding for pubic schools, the same level Governor Reynolds proposed last month. Under the plan, the […]
January in Iowa was near top ten in least amount of snow
The rumbling sound of snowblowers at work was rare in January. State Climatologist Justin Glisan says there just wasn’t much snow anywhere. “We’re in a snow drought across the state, […]
Iowa farmers uncertain about impact of foreign tariffs
Some farmers are unsure what impact the tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China announced by President Donald Trump will have on them. Eastern Iowa corn farmer Jason Orr […]
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 […]