Dozens to be laid off at John Deere’s Ottumwa plant
John Deere has notified state officials it will lay off 75 workers from its Ottumwa plant next month. Last year, Deere offered early retirement to over 100 employees at the […]
Free radon test kits available to Iowa residents, while supplies last
At least half of the homes in Iowa have radon gas levels above the EPA’s action level according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. “It’s invisible, tasteless […]
Grassley is ‘ready to serve’ as president in the unlikely event he’s called
With Republicans holding the majority in the U.S. Senate, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is again serving as senate president pro tem — making the 91-year-old senator third in the line […]
Tourism leaders get money to attend conferences under new program
Iowa Travel Industry Partners is sending out its first scholarships to 21 tourism leaders in the state. The groups executive director Chelsea Lerud says they are collaborating with the Iowa […]
ISU Extension’s free home gardening webinars start this week
When the winter winds are howling, some Iowans take solace in dreaming of the coming warmth of spring and working in their green backyard gardens. Iowa State University Extension and […]
How may Iowa lawmakers address concerns over students’ cell phone use?
Governor Kim Reynolds has called for a statewide cell phone policy for Iowa schools and will unveil the details of her proposal next Tuesday. House Speaker Pat Grassley said lawmakers […]
Three dead, 3 injured in early morning Davenport fire
Three people died and three were injured in an early morning fire today in Davenport. The Davenport Fire Department report says they were called at 3:15 a.m. to a two-story […]
Iowa and Missouri truck stops agree to EPA fine
The owner of truck stops in Iowa and Missouri has agreed to a fine to resolve alleged EPA violations. Information from the EPA says the Iowa 80 Group has agreed […]
UI researchers back call for updated warning labels on alcohol
Almost a year after a University of Iowa report linked alcohol consumption to a greater risk of cancer, the U.S. Surgeon General is now recommending new warning labels on all […]
UIHC acquires cancer clinics operated at 21 Iowa hospitals
A statewide network of over 20 clinics that had operated under the name “Mission Cancer plus Blood” is now part of University of Iowa Health Care. Mission Cancer + Blood […]