UNI launches initiative to fast-track students to graduate in 3 years
The University of Northern Iowa is working to break the stereotype that it takes four or five years to get a bachelor’s degree, by launching a new series of pathways […]
Iowa’s governor says HMO tax a last resort fix to Medicaid deficit
Governor Kim Reynolds says a temporary tax hike on H-M-Os and the companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program is a last resort to dealing with red ink in the Medicaid […]
Palo residents question motives behind proposed data center site
Some residents in the eastern Iowa town of Palo are clashing with elected leaders over Google’s plans to build a massive data center there. The tech giant wants to use […]
Winnebago sees net income rebound in 2nd quarter
Continued success from a diversified portfolio is credited for a positive second quarter financial report for Winnebago Industries. The Minnesota-based outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer, which has Iowa factories in Forest […]
Andrews has qualified for the Iowa GOP Primary ballot
A state panel has unanimously decided Eddie Andrews has qualified for the G-O-P Primary for governor. The State Objection Panel found Andrews met the threshold of having at least 100 […]
Andrews has qualified for the Iowa GOP Primary ballot
A state panel has unanimously decided Eddie Andrews has qualified for the G-O-P Primary for governor. The State Objection Panel found Andrews met the threshold of having at least 100 […]
Dutch scientist wins World Food Prize for helping safeguard food supply
A humanitarian and food safety expert from the Netherlands is being named the winner of the 2026 Des Moines-based World Food Prize. Huub Lelieveld is being recognized for leading a […]
Preparation is key as Iowans head into severe storm season
A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 10 o’clock this morning and all Iowans are being urged to consider how they’d react if it was the real thing. Page County […]
Senate sends governor HMO tax hike, to get federal matching funds
The companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program and private companies that offer HMOs to Iowans will soon pay a higher state premium tax for nine months — and it means […]
Feenstra launches farm group in run for Iowa Governor
Today is National Agriculture Day and Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has launched what he calls “Farmers for Feenstra” as part of his campaign for governor. “That consists of producers from […]