Bill would let Iowa schools assemble ‘threat assessment teams’
A school safety bill that’s cleared initial review in the Iowa House would let schools assemble “threat assessment teams” that could share confidential information about students who might pose a […]
Iowa earns multiple failing grades on report card for anti-smoking efforts
A new report card on Iowa’s smoking policies gives the state an abysmal grade point average. In the five categories, Iowa earned one B, one D, and three Fs. Kristina […]
Ex-Governor Branstad backs creating UI ‘School of Intellectual Freedom’
Former Governor Terry Branstad is urging legislators to pass a bill that would establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom” at the University of Iowa. “The future of our country is […]
Ex-Governor Branstad backs creating UI School of Intellectual Freedom
Former Governor Terry Branstad is urging legislators to pass a bill that would establish a “School of Intellectual Freedom” at the University of Iowa. “The future of our country is […]
Democrat wins Iowa Senate seat in district Trump won by 21 points
A Democratic candidate has won the state senate seat previously held by Republican Chris Cournoyer, who resigned in December to serve as lieutenant governor. State Senate District 35 covers all […]
Iowa lawmaker introduces bill about tailgating
An Iowa lawmaker who’s also a state trooper is proposing a bill to better define when motorists are guilty of tailgating in the highway. Current law says drivers are to […]
Study: Recreational bicycling in Iowa has $1.4B economic impact
Pedal power is having a remarkable impact on Iowa’s financial health, as well as the physical and mental health of the state’s cyclists, according to a new study from the […]
Pothole season arrives a little early with temperature shifts
The Iowa DOT is warning drivers the up and down temperature changes are making conditions right for potholes to grow on roadways. DOT district engineer Bob Ellis says potholes usually […]
Former USDA chief, ex-Iowa Governor Vilsack to head World Food Prize
After a 12 year run as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will be the next CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. Former Iowa Governor […]
Grassley seeks explanation of why Trump fired 17 federal watchdogs
President Trump concluded his first week in office by firing 17 inspectors general from a long list of federal agencies last Friday night, which drew the attention of Iowa Senator […]