DOT has new Alton maintenance garage in budget
Administrators at the Iowa Department of Transportation says they are cutting the budget for the next fiscal year in part with savings in building construction and equipment. The DOT’s Melissa […]
Bill would hike ‘default’ speed limit to 60 on Iowa highways
A move to raise the speed limit to 60 on Iowa highways where the posted speed is 55 has passed another hurdle in the statehouse. The bill cleared the Iowa […]
To Iowans wielding garden rakes: Leave those leaves
Despite today’s snow, forecasters say much warmer weather in the 50s and 60s should return tomorrow, and one expert says Iowans need to resist the urge to rake up the […]
Wahls files petitions for Iowa Democrats’ US Senate primary
Zach Wahls of Coralville, one of two Democrats running for the U.S. Senate, says 10,000 people signed his nominating petitions for the Primary ballot and 15% of thm are registered […]
Hinson files paperwork to run in Iowa GOP Primary for US Senate
Republican Ashley Hinson of Marion, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has submitted over 15,000 petition signatures to qualify for the 2026 GOP Primary ballot. “We’ve really built a movement […]
MOC Floyd Valley district to increase training after complaints of racism
A northwest Iowa school district plans to provide more training after community complaints of racism from students. During the school board meeting MOC Floyd Valley student Itzel Benitez says her […]
Casey’s CEO talks about Iran war impact on gas prices
The leader of the Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain says he’s not worried at this point about gas sales despite what is happening with Iran. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says […]
Central Iowa symposium focuses on cancer treatment and prevention
For three straight years, Iowa has ranked as the nation’s second-worst state for cancer rates, and that’s the topic of today’s day-long symposium in Des Moines. Adam Shriver is wellness […]
Bill limits emergency powers of Iowa governors
House Republicans, with the support of a handful of Democrats, have voted to limit the powers future governors would be able to exercise in emergencies. The bill would bar governors […]
Iowa A.G.’s priority bill clears House on 64-30 vote
A bipartisan group of House members has approved one of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s priorities — a bill that would require adults and juveniles arrested for a serious crime […]