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 […]
Federal EPA is weighing Sierra Club of Iowa push for cleaner waterways
A top official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the agency is still reviewing a petition by an environmental group asking for federal authorities to take over enforcement of […]
Hinson calls for Farm Bill vote after Nov. election
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says election year politics doomed passage of the Farm Bill in September. Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the U.S. House should vote on its version […]
Cities can appeal decision to shut down their speed cameras
The cities that were denied approval to keep their speed cameras running do have another chance to make their case. The director of the DOT Systems Operations Bureau, Dave Lorenzen, […]