Iowa’s McCollum names two assistant coaches
Josh Sash and Bryston Williams have joined the University of Iowa men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coaches, it was announced by head coach Ben McCollum. Sash and Williams join […]
Iowa economy sees best month in years, but expert fears a big drop looms
Iowa’s economy saw a significant upward bounce during the past month, but analysts fear the volatility of the current international trade climate will mean a big drop is likely for […]
You can vote on the design for the new Iowa education license plate
The deadline to vote for your favorite student design for Iowa’s new education license plate is now two weeks away. Department of Education director McKenzie Snow says the current plate […]
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 […]