Whole turkey prices fall slightly in Iowa two weeks before Thanksgiving
A spokeswoman for the Iowa Turkey Federation in Ames says Iowans will be paying a little less for their big birds this Thanksgiving. Prices have dropped on whole turkeys at […]
Iowa Supreme Court hears Orange City case on searching of rental properties
Attorneys for renters and landlords in Orange City claim city-required inspections of rental properties every five years violate renters’ rights. They argued before the Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday that […]
Robotics course at Southeast Iowa school preps students for future tech careers
For the first time this fall, students at Oskaloosa High School are being offered a robotics course, where they’re learning all about 3D printing and electronics, while also soaking in […]
State Education Department releases school ratings
The Iowa Department of Education has released its annual ranking of schools. The Department’s Information Bureau chief Jay Pennington says it’s the first time the School Performance Profiles had used […]
Open enrollment underway for those without insurance plans
The open enrollment period is now underway for people who get their health insurance through healthcare.gov. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Administrator Shannon Hills says it […]
U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to make stop in Iowa, enroute from Alaska
Iowans will have a rare opportunity this week to get an up-close peek at one of the national Christmas trees without having to journey all the way to Washington D.C. […]
Republican lawmakers elect leaders for next session
Republican state lawmakers retained control of the House and Senate after a successful election and are keeping the same leadership for the next session. Representative Pat Grassley of New Hartford […]
Grassley: Congress ‘violated the Constitution’ by delegating more power to the president
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the institution where he’s served for decades for giving too much power to the office of the president. Grassley, the longest-serving Republican in Congressional […]
Hoover Library and Museum to close for all of 2025 for renovation
Plans are on track to completely revamp the eastern Iowa facility which honors the only American president who was born in Iowa. The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in […]
Rainy November continues with more on the way
Rainfall normally drops off as we head into November, but that hasn’t been the case as we approach the midway mark of the month. National Weather Service meteorologist, Dillon Dodson, […]