Bill would tax carbon flowing through proposed Iowa pipeline
A bill that would tax the liquid carbon dioxide flowing through a proposed pipeline has cleared an Iowa Senate committee, although lawmakers who advanced the bill say they’ll work “on […]
House bill would set tuition guarantee for UI, ISU, UNI students
A bill ready for debate in an Iowa House committee would direct the state universities to adopt a new tuition policy. Iowa residents who enter the University of Iowa, Iowa […]
Bill would ban greyhound race simulcasts at Iowa casinos
A bill that would ban simulcasts of greyhound races for gamblers at Iowa casinos has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate and House. Iowa ended live greyhound racing in […]
Ever heard of a snow drought? Iowa’s apparently in one now
Iowa’s in the midst of a what’s called a snow drought, according to the state climatologist. While we had three weekends in a row of heavy snows starting right after […]
State Audit finds issues with spending by former Tama County official
A report by the State Auditor’s Office has identified concerns with financial transactions processed by the former Tama County Human Resources Manager. The report lists more than $81,000 in unsupported […]
Ballet experts teach dance to eastern Iowa Parkinson’s patients
Instructors from the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet dance company will host a unique, tuition-free Dancing with Parkinson’s Workshop at the Iowa City Senior Center this morning. Parkinson’s disease affects the part […]
Cedar Rapids woman turns 100, continues donating blood
A 100-year-old woman in Cedar Rapids donated blood for the 51st time Monday while coordinating an ImpactLife blood drive at her church. Nadene Roberts turned 100 in December and helped […]
Excessive water use is a concern for Cedar Rapids-area data center
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a new ordinance regulating data center development when it meets tomorrow . The first draft says such large-scale projects need […]
Bill to ban smoking in Iowa casinos advances
A state legislator who owns a restaurant in northeast Iowa says the odds are good that a bill to ban smoking in state-licensed casinos passes the Iowa House this year. […]
Annual Girl Scout cookie sale now underway in Iowa
The annual cookie fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of America is now underway in Iowa, helping young women build confidence and learn skills like how to count back change and […]