House passes Nunn-backed bill to sanction Chinese for fentanyl exports
The U.S. House has passed a bill co-sponsored by Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn that outlines new sanctions for fentanyl manufacturers in China. “Tragically, right here in Iowa nearly half of […]
Ordinance linked to possible restart of Iowa nuclear power plant OK’d
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has given final approval to a nuclear energy ordinance. It creates a new zoning district where nuclear energy could be generated and nuclear waste […]
Income tax payments to State of Iowa fall 18.6% in July and August
State tax collections in August were nearly $42.5 million below the total taxes paid to the state in August of last year. That 6.7% drop is mainly due to a […]
Sen. Grassley hopeful China deal on US soybeans may be near
Harvest season hasn’t even started in Iowa yet and forecasts for bumper crops are driving prices down, as soybean farmers in particular fear the value of their commodity will be […]
Survey shows Iowa pheasant numbers up as 100th season approaches
This year marks the 100th Iowa pheasant hunting season, and it could turn out to be one of the best for hunters in decades. DNR Wildlife Biologist Todd Bogenschutz says […]
For first time in 58 years, Iowa has open races for governor, US Senate
With Republicans Kim Reynolds and Joni Ernst deciding not to run for reelection, Iowa will have open races for governor and the U.S. senate for the first time since 1968. […]
Iowa Congresswoman Hinson ‘all in’ on 2026 U.S. Senate race
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Hinson posted her announcement on social media, about four hours after Republican Senator Joni Ernst released a video […]
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst makes it official. She won’t run in 2026
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has released a video statement to announce she will not seek reelection in 2026. “This was no easy decision. I love my state and country,” Ernst […]
Northeast Iowa volunteers build beds for kids who don’t have one
One of the 15 “Sleep in Heavenly Peace” chapters in Iowa is holding a bed building event tomorrow in Manchester. Keith Kramer is leader of the Delaware County chapter that […]
Creighton survey shows tariffs are slowing economy, undermining confidence
Iowa’s economy improved slightly during August, along with the Midwest as a whole, according to a monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states. Despite the minor […]