Lack of frost in the ground leads to higher nitrate levels in Iowa waterways
The Central Iowa Water Works started running part of its nitrate removal facility last week for the first time in January in more than a decade. University of Iowa director […]
Senator Grassley says US military action in Iran is unnecessary
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he opposes the use of U.S. military force in Iran where massive anti-government demonstrations in recent days are being met with violence that’s reportedly left […]
Iowa’s governor emphasizes GOP unity as ’26 legislature convenes
The 2026 Iowa legislature convened Monday and tonight at 6 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address to legislators. On Monday morning at an […]
Donating blood in Iowa could have ‘super’ results
The is one of the slowest times of the year for the American Red Cross to recruit blood donors in Iowa, so the agency is making a special offer in […]
2026 Iowa legislature begins four-month sprint
This year’s Iowa legislative session is underway, with Republicans in control of the House and Senate for the 10th consecutive year. House Speaker Pat Grassley of New Hartford opened House […]
Report: Iowa doesn’t offer teachers a much-desired benefit
Iowa is among more than two-thirds of the states that have no state program requiring paid parental leave for teachers. The report from the National Council on Teacher Quality found […]
Iowa House GOP leader brings up pay raise for legislators
The new majority leader in the Iowa House is promising to push for a pay increase for state legislators. Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton acknowledges it is not political popular to […]
Senate GOP proposing ‘total overhaul’ of Iowa property tax system
Senate Republicans are introducing a property tax plan on this first day of the 2026 legislative session — a plan that injects new ideas into the debate over how best […]
Senate GOP proposing total overhaul of Iowa property tax system
Senate Republicans are introducing a property tax plan on this first day of the 2026 legislative session — a plan that injects new ideas into the debate over how best […]
Retired astronaut and ISU grad is eager for February moon mission
The only Iowa State University graduate to walk in space is thrilled to see NASA is planning to send humans into lunar orbit next month for first time in more […]