Union says there’s growing wave of assaults on Iowa prison staff
The union that represents employees in Iowa prisons says it’s time for the governor to respond to “a disturbing trend.” AFSCME Council 61 president Todd Copley says union members report […]
Iowa Business Council finds optimism in latest quarterly survey
The Iowa Business Council’s third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey of members shows an overall positive economic outlook. IBC president Joe Murphy says that’s good news after concerns raised in the last […]
State of Iowa competing for $1 billion-plus business investment
The head of a state agency says she’s in negotiations that could launch a “big project” that would qualify for the state’s new “Major Economic Growth Attraction” or “MEGA” program […]
Iowa is being invaded by swarms of nearly-invisible bugs with a painful bite
Iowa’s seeing at least one bumper crop this fall, but it’s not your typical agricultural commodity. Many millions of weensy insects called minute (my-NOOT) pirate bugs are swarming our yards […]
Reynolds plans another trade mission to India in 2025
Governor Kim Reynolds says her recent 10-day trade mission to India is just the beginning of positioning Iowa companies, Iowa products and Iowa itself as partners in the world’s fastest […]
Reynolds likely to announce next Iowa Lt. Governor after Nov. 5
Governor Kim Reynolds says it’s more than likely she’ll decide who to pick as Iowa’s next lieutenant governor after the November election. “We want to get it right not only […]
Reynolds likely to announce next Lieutenant Governor after November 5
Governor Kim Reynolds says it’s more than likely she’ll decide who to pick as Iowa’s next lieutenant governor after the November election. “We want to get it right not only […]
Northwest Iowa under red flag warning with concerns about harvest fires
Sixteen Iowa counties are under a burn ban, and forecasters say there’s a high to extreme risk for wildfires this afternoon, given temperatures well above average, dry conditions and gusting […]
State Auditor says conservation director misspent Tama County fund
State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report that found nearly $77,000 was “misspent” by the former director of the Tama County Conservation Department. Stephen Mayne was hired for the […]
State Auditor says conservation director misspent Tama County funds
State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report that found nearly $77,000 was “misspent” by the former director of the Tama County Conservation Department. Stephen Mayne was hired for the […]