Many areas got above average rains in June
There was a wealth of rain for several areas of the state in June, but State Climatologist Justin Glisan says the statewide average was pretty close to normal. “Overall precipitation […]
County official in eastern Iowa launches run for State Auditor
Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas says she’s running state auditor in 2026. Maas, a Republican, says her experience as a county supervisor and in helping cities balance their budgets will […]
Iowa’s ‘Operation Dry Water’ will target intoxicated boaters
Many Iowans will try to beat the summer heat with a boat ride, but if they’re also sipping suds while zipping around on the water, there could be legal — […]
Non-profit group is overseeing Iowa’s behavioral health system
The state is paying a Des Moines-based non-profit to manage the mental health and substance abuse services being provided under the new statewide behavioral health system. Aaron Todd is CEO […]
Ceremony marks new road to Iowa’s only national cemetery
A four-year effort to get the road to the Keokuk National Cemetery repaired culminated with a ribbon cutting Monday. Keokuk Mayor Kathie Mahoney took office four years ago, and made […]
Iowa State University presidential search committee gets timeline in first meeting
The Iowa State University Presidential Search committee met for the first time today as it starts the process of replacing President Wendy Wintersteen when she retires at the end of […]
Iowa Democrats react to Ernst’s vote on Trump’s policy bill
Iowa Democrats are criticizing Senator Joni Ernst’s vote in support of the bill that lays out President Trump’s priorities and suggesting it will be a major issue as she seeks […]
Iowa’s Grassley, Ernst hail passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Both of Iowa’s U.S. Senators have joined 48 other Republicans in voting to pass a bill to enact President Trump’s policy priorities on taxes and spending. Senators Chuck Grassley and […]
Survey: Iowa’s economy is slowing as imports and exports slip
Inflation is rising, trade numbers are falling, and the overall Midwestern economy is slowing, according to a monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states. Creighton University […]
Iowa Pork Producers won’t get a chance to plead case against California rules
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from the Iowa Pork Producers Association against the state of California for requiring restrictions on how pork sold there is […]
