Official says tax credit could lead to new fuel refinery in Iowa
The state’s top economic development official says if lawmakers create a tax credit for production of sustainable aviation fuel, Iowa could land a refinery. There are already refineries in Georgia, […]
Rural Iowa is a mental health care desert so many seek help online
Mental health experts say Iowa is facing a critical shortage of providers, especially during the stressful holiday season, though some patients are turning to telehealth for care. Tarrah Holliday, a […]
Iowa open enrollment law sees big changes in school transportation limits
The Iowa Board of Education has approved updated rules for school open enrollment to comply with changes made by the Iowa Legislature. Department of Education attorney Thomas Mayes says a […]
Reynolds says Iowa tax, budget polices a template for GOP in DC
Governor Kim Reynolds is suggesting the tax and budget cutting formula she’s used over the past seven years could be the model for Republicans who will be in control of […]
Ernst says ‘vetting’ of Trump pick Hegseth to continue
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is not yet ready to say how she’ll vote on President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon. During an appearance on Fox News today, Ernst indicated […]
Ernst says vetting of Trump pick Hegseth to continue
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is not yet ready to say how she’ll vote on President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon. During an appearance on Fox News today, Ernst indicated […]
Iowa Christmas tree growers enjoyed better conditions this year
With Thanksgiving over, many people are now searching for a live Christmas tree. Northeast Iowa grower Robert Moulds says the wet spring was a relief this year after battling the […]
IRS says tax scams increase as the year winds down
The Internal Revenue Service is holding a National Tax Security Awareness Week. IRS spokesman, Christopher Miller says holiday scams ramp up in December, especially ones involving taxes. “And these frequently […]
House fire in Council Bluffs kills one, injures one
A southwestern Iowa woman has died after being injured in a house fire Wednesday night. Council Bluffs Fire Department officials say 70-year-old Peggy Lee Rayner was one of four people […]
Slain healthcare CEO remembered as model student who excelled at everything
The manhunt is still underway in New York City after Iowa native and UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot to death outside his hotel on Wednesday morning while in town […]