Iowa Hunger Coalition urges governor to accept ‘Summer EBT’ in 2025
Representatives from the Iowa Hunger Coalition have met with state officials, hoping to convince Governor Kim Reynolds Iowa should participate in a federal program next summer that provides extra food […]
Iowa cities examine FEMA’s buy out program for flooded properties
Iowa communities hit by this spring’s flooding are evaluating whether — and how — FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program could work in their area. The grants may be used to […]
Public comment on rules for Iowa law on armed school staff
The first semester of this school year will be well underway before the rules are in effect for a law designed to help Iowa districts get insurance if school staff […]
One hurt as derailed train car crushes pickup in Red Oak
Iowa’s seen three freight train derailments in less than two weeks. Officials with Montgomery County Emergency Management say four railcars carrying grain derailed from a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train […]
Longtime Iowa firefighter touts importance of hydration to state fairgoers
A few hundred-thousand people are expected to pass through the Iowa State Fair gates this weekend, and they’re all being reminded about the importance of hydration, even if high temperatures […]
Iowans are reminded that hitting an underground line could bring a big fine
This Sunday is August 11th or 8-11, the day Iowans are reminded about the three-digit phone number they’re required to call before doing any digging on their property. Ben Booth […]
Expert advises Iowans to consider flood insurance
Many Iowa home owners are seeing their insurance premiums rise and some companies are refusing to insure some properties altogether. Sonya Sellmeyer, a consumer advocacy officer in the Iowa Insurance […]
NW Iowa schools will be putting students’ cell phones in ‘jail’
When students return to Gehlen Catholic Middle and High School in Le Mars in a few weeks, they’ll be facing a new “no cell phone” policy. Principal Bryan Paulson says […]
Harris’ pick for VP was in Iowa a year ago, campaigning with Democrats
The Minnesota Governor Kamala Harris has picked as a running mate was in Iowa a year ago. During an Iowa PBS interview just before he visited last year’s State Fair, […]
1420 pounds! 2024 Iowa State Fair’s ‘big boar’ sets weighty record
This year’s “Big Boar” at the Iowa State Fair is the biggest — ever. The crowd at the “Big Boar” competition roared as this year’s winner weighed in and Swine […]