Iowa House, Senate bills to end D.E.I. programs still under review
Bills to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education as well as local governments have been debated in the legislature this year, but so far none have become […]
Grassley worries farmers will face retaliatory tariffs in Trump trade war
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is not a fan of tariffs and fears farmers will be hurt, as President Trump plans to unveil a new series of tariffs against multiple nations […]
Iowans looking to get fit this spring should go take a hike
With the arrival of warmer weather, Iowans are more prone to get outside and exercise, and if you’re searching for something easy that also has a positive impact on your […]
U.S. Ag Secretary touts E15 expansion during Iowa visit
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced during a visit to Iowa that her agency will release over half a billion dollars to expand the number of U.S. retail outlets that […]
Report finds Iowa ag land values flat
The recently REALTORS Land Institute survey shows the south-central district was the only one reporting a farmland price increase. Spokesman Matt Vegter says the state average value didn’t change much. […]
US Ag Secretary planning more federal aid for farmers if there’s a trade war
U-S Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, who’s visiting Iowa today, said the Trump Administration is planning another round of market disruption payments if the tariffs the president announces on Tuesday lead […]
Iowa high school graduation rates up in 2024
The Iowa Department of Education reports that high school graduation rates are back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2020. The Department says the four-year high school graduation […]
Central Iowa bookstore focuses on bridging cultural gaps
The owner of a new multilingual bookstore that’s opened in Des Moines says his goal is to uplift underrepresented cultures. Luis Lujan started Nos Books to highlight international authors and […]
Pella woman allegedly stabbed husband, charged with attempted murder
A Pella woman faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly stabbing her husband with a kitchen knife. According to a news release from Pella Police, a man called 911 just […]
Iowa part of switch to a revamped Mega Millions game
This is the final week you can play the Mega Millions lotto game before it undergoes a remake. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the final drawing in the old […]