Ex-Governor Branstad retires from World Food Prize today
Today is former Governor Terry Branstad’s last day as president of the World Food Prize. “I intend to still be involved as a volunteer and I want to do what […]
Iowa House, on 68-31 vote, approves moratorium on new casinos
A five-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa has passed the Iowa House this afternoon and the same proposal has been approved by a committee in the Senate. If the […]
Indiana Fever to play exhibition game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The WNBA’s Indiana Fever announced on Thursday the addition of a preseason game on the campus of the University of Iowa in Iowa City on May 4, 2025 against the […]
State Auditor’s report finds director of Iowa job training initiative embezzled $430,000
A special investigation by the state auditor’s office has found the head of a taxpayer funded program to help Iowans get training and land a job embezzled more than $430,000 […]
DMACC president to retire at the end of this year
The president of Des Moines Area Community College plans to retire at the end of the year. Rob Denson has been the president of DMACC for 20 years after serving […]
Hinson says she voted against adding flights at DCA, scene of deadly jet/copter crash
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is scolding those who are criticizing Congress for adding flight slots at Reagan National Airport last year, an act some say ignored critical safety concerns. A […]
Cedar Rapids mayor asks lawmakers to reject casino moratorium
The mayor of Cedar Rapids is making a last minute appeal to lawmakers considering a moratorium on new casinos. The Iowa House appears poised to vote on a moratorium today […]
Iowa House bill would require age verification for porn sites
Iowa may join 19 states that require age verification before someone can access a website to view porn. An Iowa House subcommittee has advanced a bill to force businesses that […]
Iowans’ fresh Super Bowl guac may cost a lot more this year
If the Trump administration goes through with threatened tariffs on Mexican imports, Iowans may have to change up their Super Bowl snack plans if they want fresh guacamole. University of […]
Iowans with disabilities lobby for ‘Work Without Worry’ bill
Iowans with Disabilities say income and asset limits for Medicaid eligibility keep them from working as much as they wish and they’re asking legislators to make changes. During a news […]