Iowa Business Council finds optimism in latest quarterly survey
The Iowa Business Council’s third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey of members shows an overall positive economic outlook. IBC president Joe Murphy says that’s good news after concerns raised in the last […]
State of Iowa competing for $1 billion-plus business investment
The head of a state agency says she’s in negotiations that could launch a “big project” that would qualify for the state’s new “Major Economic Growth Attraction” or “MEGA” program […]
Iowa is being invaded by swarms of nearly-invisible bugs with a painful bite
Iowa’s seeing at least one bumper crop this fall, but it’s not your typical agricultural commodity. Many millions of weensy insects called minute (my-NOOT) pirate bugs are swarming our yards […]
Reynolds plans another trade mission to India in 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds says her recent 10-day trade mission to India is just the beginning of positioning Iowa companies, Iowa products and Iowa itself as partners in the world’s fastest […]
Reynolds likely to announce next Iowa Lt. Governor after Nov. 5
Governor Kim Reynolds says it’s more than likely she’ll decide who to pick as Iowa’s next lieutenant governor after the November election. “We want to get it right not only […]
Reynolds likely to announce next Lieutenant Governor after November 5
Governor Kim Reynolds says it’s more than likely she’ll decide who to pick as Iowa’s next lieutenant governor after the November election. “We want to get it right not only […]
Northwest Iowa under red flag warning with concerns about harvest fires
Sixteen Iowa counties are under a burn ban, and forecasters say there’s a high to extreme risk for wildfires this afternoon, given temperatures well above average, dry conditions and gusting […]
State Auditor says conservation director misspent Tama County fund
State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report that found nearly $77,000 was “misspent” by the former director of the Tama County Conservation Department. Stephen Mayne was hired for the […]
State Auditor says conservation director misspent Tama County funds
State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report that found nearly $77,000 was “misspent” by the former director of the Tama County Conservation Department. Stephen Mayne was hired for the […]
Federal EPA is weighing Sierra Club of Iowa push for cleaner waterways
A top official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the agency is still reviewing a petition by an environmental group asking for federal authorities to take over enforcement of […]