Study: Many Iowans’ health insurance premiums fell in recent years
The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums dropped slightly for Iowa families and individuals from 2023 to 2024, according to a report from the State Health Access Data Assistance Center, […]
Iowa newcomers will soon be able to get a taste of home
Central Iowans in need will soon be able to visit a food pantry with a wide range of culturally-specific groceries. The Global Neighbors Multicultural Welcome Pantry will carry foods for […]
Iowa’s Wetjen repeats as Jet Award winner
Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen has been named the recipient of the 2025 Jet Award, which honors the most outstanding return specialist in college football. Wetjen becomes the first two-time winner of […]
Creighton survey shows manufacturers in Iowa, Midwest are wallowing
A survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states shows Midwestern manufacturers ended 2025 with another downturn, reporting job losses for the ninth straight month. Creighton University Economics […]
State board calls for regulating ‘deepfakes’ in Iowa political ads
The state board that enforces campaign-related laws is proposing a bill to require disclosure if a campaign ad includes a so-called deepfake. Deepfakes are computer-generated images, sounds and videos that […]
UI business professor: Motivational posters may be doing just the opposite
A University of Iowa College of Business professor says motivational posters with inspirational messages that adorn many of our workplace walls often do little to motivate or inspire employees. Ken […]
House GOP considers four-year degree option at Iowa community colleges
Republican leaders in the Iowa House may pursue a plan to have community colleges grant four-year degrees, but House Speaker Pat Grassley says it would have to be focused on […]
Iowa politicians react to Maduro’s capture
The Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House and Senate are praising the capture of Venezuela’s president, while top Iowa Democrats suggest the move may trigger “another endless war.” […]
More Iowa casinos pulling out of the water this year
Several changes are in the works in this new year for Iowa’s casino industry, including more casinos leaving the water for land. Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says things […]
More Iowa casinos pulling out of the water this year
Several changes are in the works in this new year for Iowa’s casino industry, including more casinos leaving the water for land. Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says things […]