Senator Ernst says Iowa disaster victims frustrated by SBA loan process
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says it’s been difficult for Iowans trying to recover from this year’s floods and tornadoes to navigate federal disaster programs. “FEMA and SBA did quickly set […]
Unemployment rate moves up for first time in 4 months
Iowa’s unemployment rate went up for the first time in four months in August — moving from 2.8% to 2.9%. Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says the state is doing […]
Moderate drought reported in six Iowa counties
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows moderate drought conditions have returned to 4.4% of the state, with the rest of Iowa rated as abnormally dry. Just over half of Fremont […]
Study: Majority of Iowa parents take kids out of car seats too soon
A new study finds many Iowa parents stop using child seats and booster seats as their children grow, despite those seats being an important safety measure — plus, it’s the […]
FEMA seeking those who haven’t yet applied for disaster assistance
Some FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing soon and the federal agency is making a call to those who may not have signed up for help yet. FEMA spokesperson […]
Iowa’s new Powerball winner plans to pay bills, invest and ‘upgrade’ her car
A 53-year-old health care worker from Webster City claimed a $1-million Powerball prize on Wednesday at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. Lynne Kannuan says she bought the ticket at […]
Iowa’s new Powerball winner plans to pay bills, invest and upgrade her car
A 53-year-old health care worker from Webster City claimed a $1-million Powerball prize on Wednesday at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive. Lynne Kannuan says she bought the ticket at […]
Deputy ag secretary urges Senate to change USDA loan program
Iowa’s deputy secretary of agriculture says there are “frustrating and confusing inequities” in federal programs meant to support farmers trying to recover from natural disasters. Grant Menke testified yesterday before […]
Large crowds expected for in-person fan photo-ops with Iowa rock band
Members of the Des Moines-founded heavy metal rock band Slipknot will be making appearances at two central Iowa stores this week to meet fans and to promote their new Number […]
ISU game design major set for final Regents approval
A proposal from Iowa State University to create bachelors degree in Game Design received approval from a Board of Regents committee today. ISU Associate Provost Ann Marie VanDerZanden says demand […]