DNR holding virtual meeting Thursday on CWD in deer
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is holding a virtual public meeting Thursday to give an update on statewide efforts to track and manage chronic wasting disease in deer. State […]
Iowa Senate GOP to seek work requirements for Medicaid
A key lawmaker says Senate Republicans will propose that most Iowans receiving government-paid Medicaid insurance coverage work, be looking for a job or be training for one. “Health care in […]
Central Iowa airport launches program for travelers with ‘hidden’ conditions
People with hidden disabilities like autism, Crohn’s disease, diabetes or Alzheimer’s can now receive extra support at the Des Moines International Airport by wearing a sunflower lanyard or pin. The […]
Central Iowa airport launches program for travelers with hidden conditions
People with hidden disabilities like autism, Crohn’s disease, diabetes or Alzheimer’s can now receive extra support at the Des Moines International Airport by wearing a sunflower lanyard or pin. The […]
Survey: Midwest manufacturers fear looming dockworkers’ strike
A survey finds Iowa’s economy further slumped during November following a “weak” showing in October, with little optimism for improvement. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the monthly survey of […]
State panel certifies Iowa’s 2024 General Election results
The ballots for Iowa’s 2024 General Election have been counted — for a few races they’ve been recounted — and all results are now final. A panel made up of […]
Wolf withdraws application to build carbon pipeline in Iowa
Wolf Carbon Solutions has withdrawn its application for a state permit to build a carbon pipeline in eastern Iowa. Developers had plans for a 95-mile pipeline to capture carbon emissions […]
Iowa fall months end up being in the top ten for warmth
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says this fall is going down among the warmest we’ve ever seen in Iowa. “Over four degrees above average for meteorological fall, September, October, November, so […]
Northeast Iowa city launches state’s first program to make fines, fees more affordable
Dubuque is unveiling a first-in-Iowa initiative aimed at reducing fines and fees for low-income residents. The Equitable Fines and Fees Program will meet those residents where they live and connect […]
Waste haulers say improper disposal of lithium batteries causing dangerous fires
Everything from computers to power tools now contain lithium batteries and that has created a sometimes explosive situation for waste haulers. Ames Resource Recovery Plant assistant superintendent Mark Peebler says […]