No major Iowa outbreaks but COVID-19 numbers are slowly rising this summer
While some states are reporting a tremendous summer surge in COVID-19 cases, the numbers are slowly rising in Iowa and are still considered moderate. Megan Meller, an infection preventionist at […]
Back-to-school shoppers get boost from Iowa’s sales tax holiday
Iowa retailers that sell clothing, shoes, or both will likely be significantly busier over the next two days, as this is the state’s annual sales tax-free weekend. John Fuller, spokesman […]
Iowa man’s eggplant is world record size
A southern Iowa man has grown a piece of fruit that’s destined to set a world record. A state official has verified that Dave Bennett of Davis County grew an […]
Union leader raises concerns about Iowa prison staff pay
The leader of the union that represents state prison employees says higher pay for new prison workers is a good start, but the state should offer incentives to keep veteran […]
St. Ambrose University to become owner of Mount Mercy University
Officials say St. Ambrose University in Davenport will become the non-profit owner of the Mount Mercy University campus in Cedar Rapids within the next two years. The presidents of the […]
Collection of vintage aircraft makes stop at Iowa airport
A squadron of rare airplanes from the World War Two era has landed in central Iowa, all of which are open for tours as well as for flights — though […]
State university leaders discuss budgets for next fiscal year
The presidents of the three state universities held a general discussion of their budgets for the next fiscal year Wednesday during a meeting with the State Board of Regents. University […]
Grassley bill to shield ‘watchdogs’ from political bias advances
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says a bill he’s co-sponsoring would offer new protections to what he calls the “taxpayers’ watchdogs.” Grassley says the measure would add the Offices of Inspectors […]
Grassley bill to shield watchdogs from political bias advances
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says a bill he’s co-sponsoring would offer new protections to what he calls the “taxpayers’ watchdogs.” Grassley says the measure would add the Offices of Inspectors […]
Naig says lawmakers could add ‘guardrails’ to pipeline law
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig says he’s concerned about what state law says about how crop land and pastures are to be restored after a hazardous liquid pipeline is built. […]