Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Lee County appeal speed camera shutdown
A spokesman for the Iowa DOT says three local governments have so far filed appeals after being told they had to shut down speed cameras. Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Lee […]
Iowans are urged to get new layer of tax security, called an IP PIN
The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging Iowans to take a simple, important step to prepare for the upcoming tax season. IRS spokesman Christopher Miller says people should sign up now […]
Emmet County officials to make changes in proposed wind energy ordinance
The chairman of the Emmet County Board of Supervisors says there will be revisions in a proposed ordinance to restrict where wind turbines may be placed. The board held a […]
Time to find and turn in your unneeded prescription drugs
Saturday is the second National Drug Take Back Day. The head of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy, Suzie Sher, encourages everyone to take part. “You can bring back […]
No speculation from Iowa GOP chair about potential lieutenant governor picks
The Iowa GOP’s chairman says Governor Kim Reynolds has delayed selecting a new lieutenant governor because she’s focused on the election. “She is everywhere and anywhere right now. This is […]
Study leaves Iowa out of top 10 for women and children’s health
A new report ranks Iowa 13th in the nation for the health of women and children. The report, America’s Health Rankings by the United Healthcare Foundation, analyzed more than 100 […]
Researchers create vaccine for common tick-borne disease in Iowa cattle
Scientists say they’ve developed a first-ever vaccine that’s designed to protect cattle from a potentially-deadly tick-borne disease that’s common in Iowa. Bovine anaplasmosis infects the red blood cells of cattle, […]
Increase in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome leads to education effort
The Iowa SIDS Foundation is trying to raise awareness of proper sleeping environments for babies after a big increase in deaths. Foundation executive director Casey Manser says Sudden Infant Death […]
NextEra evaluating whether it can restart Iowa’s only nuclear power plant
NextEra Energy’s chief executive says the company is exploring whether it could reopen the nuclear power plant in eastern Iowa that was closed down four years ago. “We are currently […]
Iowans’ new book explores the role of disabilities in all of our lives
A retired physician and educator from eastern Iowa is releasing a book about her experiences as the mother of a dependent 38-year-old son who has developmental and cognitive disabilities. Maureen […]