Are poinsettias poisonous? Iowa expert busts the myth
Can poinsettias kill you? There’s a long-standing rumor about the red-and-green flowers traditionally associated with Christmas being deadly if eaten. Janna Day, a nurse and the education and outreach manager […]
Grassley urges Mint to issue commemorative coin honoring women’s suffrage movement
Special quarters will be issued by the U.S. Mint as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence and Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s “shocked” the Treasury […]
Iowa school enrollment drops slightly compared to last year
The Iowa Department of Education reports school enrollment dropped slightly this year. The Department says the number of K-12 students dropped by around 5,000 or 1% from last year to […]
Iowa school enrollment drops slightly compared to last year
The Iowa Department of Education reports school enrollment dropped slightly this year. The Department says the number of K-12 students dropped by around 5,000 or 1% from last year to […]
Tyler Roehl named offensive coordinator at Iowa State
Tyler Roehl is returning to Iowa State as offensive coordinator after a one-year stint with the Detroit Lions. Roehl previously served as assistant head coach and running backs coach for […]
Mistletoe and holly might -not- make Iowans jolly
While poinsettias have an undeserved reputation for being poisonous, as you’d have to eat a few hundred poinsettia leaves to get sick, an expert says two other traditional holiday plants […]
Iowa lawmakers mull prospects for 2026 pipeline legislation
House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann says there’s “a high level of interest” among House Republicans to respond to landowners who don’t want Summit Carbon Solutions to seize segments of their […]
Iowa’s governor hears from groups pushing for property tax cuts
Governor Kim Reynolds says she and members of the Iowa House and Senate are “laser focused”: on taking action on property taxes during the 2026 legislative session. “Total cost of […]
Iowans with food allergies need to be vigilant at holiday parties
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and the upcoming holiday gatherings could be hazardous, even life-threatening, for kids who have serious food allergies and food restrictions. Dr. Samantha Knox, a […]
Iowans with food allergies need to be vigilant at holiday parties
It’s the last weekend before Christmas and the upcoming holiday gatherings could be hazardous, even life-threatening, for kids who have serious food allergies and food restrictions. Dr. Samantha Knox, a […]