Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann elected to another two-year term
Jeff Kaufmann has been re-elected chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa. Kaufmann has been the Iowa GOP’s leader for the past decade. On Friday night, President Trump posted a […]
Iowa Gaming Association airs ‘concerns’ over Cedar Rapids casino license
The association that represents Iowa’s casino industry is questioning the reasoning behind a state commission’s decision to approve construction of a casino complex in Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Gaming Association’s […]
Iowa Gaming Association airs concerns over Cedar Rapids casino license
The association that represents Iowa’s casino industry is questioning the reasoning behind a state commission’s decision to approve construction of a casino complex in Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Gaming Association’s […]
Iowa kids would need parents’ okay to get HPV shot under bill before legislators
An Iowa Senate subcommittee advanced a bill this week that would require parental consent for minors to get a vaccine to prevent HPV. The shot helps protect against strains of […]
Six bills in Iowa House address Iowa Utilities Commission, carbon pipeline
A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced six bills that would strengthen landowner rights in response to the potential use of eminent domain for a carbon capture pipeline. The Iowa […]
New fuel testing lab in Fort Dodge will expand into aviation biofuels
A new fuel testing laboratory will be dedicated this afternoon near the Fort Dodge campus of Iowa Central Community College. Iowa Central President Jesse Ulrich says the work started there […]
If you might have “the bug,” consult with a professional ASAP
Flu season is peaking in Iowa and dozens of schools report rampant absences due to illness, with several districts canceling classes in the past two weeks. William Schaffner, spokesman for […]
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. […]
Iowa roads will be busier Sunday, so staying sober would be super
Iowans can expect much heavier-than-normal traffic on the state’s roads Sunday, as people dart to the grocery store to stock up on snacks, or head for a tavern, restaurant or […]
Iowa House GOP’s K-12 spending plan includes $22.6 million ‘infusion’ to deal with inflation
There are now two different Republican plans for state funding of Iowa’s K-12 schools. Governor Kim Reynolds and Senate Republicans have suggested a 2% increase in general state funding, which […]