Blue Ribbon Foundation holding auction of Iowa State Fair items
Fans of the Iowa State Fair can pick up memorabilia or keepsakes in an auction that begins today. The Blue Ribbon Foundation helps fund the upkeep of the fairgrounds and […]
Ruling in northeast Iowa case could impact state groundwater usage
A ruling by an administrative law judge says state regulators must now consider public health effects when issuing permits to pull large amounts of water from the ground. The decision […]
Challenger Bohannan calls for recount in razor-thin Congressional contest
A full recount is being requested in all 20 southeastern Iowa counties in the closely-watched 1st District Congressional race. Nine days after the election, Iowans in the district still don’t […]
Whole turkey prices fall slightly in Iowa two weeks before Thanksgiving
A spokeswoman for the Iowa Turkey Federation in Ames says Iowans will be paying a little less for their big birds this Thanksgiving. Prices have dropped on whole turkeys at […]
Iowa Supreme Court hears Orange City case on searching of rental properties
Attorneys for renters and landlords in Orange City claim city-required inspections of rental properties every five years violate renters’ rights. They argued before the Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday that […]
Robotics course at Southeast Iowa school preps students for future tech careers
For the first time this fall, students at Oskaloosa High School are being offered a robotics course, where they’re learning all about 3D printing and electronics, while also soaking in […]
State Education Department releases school ratings
The Iowa Department of Education has released its annual ranking of schools. The Department’s Information Bureau chief Jay Pennington says it’s the first time the School Performance Profiles had used […]
Open enrollment underway for those without insurance plans
The open enrollment period is now underway for people who get their health insurance through healthcare.gov. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Administrator Shannon Hills says it […]
U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to make stop in Iowa, enroute from Alaska
Iowans will have a rare opportunity this week to get an up-close peek at one of the national Christmas trees without having to journey all the way to Washington D.C. […]
Republican lawmakers elect leaders for next session
Republican state lawmakers retained control of the House and Senate after a successful election and are keeping the same leadership for the next session. Representative Pat Grassley of New Hartford […]