Iowa Board of Regents approves teaching policy for controversial subjects
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a revised policy Tuesday that says faculty at the three state universities may teach controversial subjects as long as they don’t include indoctrination of […]
Send Iowa kids to bed earlier now to prep for morning classes
A sleep expert says Iowa parents should start pushing their kids’ bedtimes forward this week to get them adjusted to waking up early well before school starts. Dr. Allen Foster, […]
EPA directs diesel engine manufacturers to change emission sensors
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has used a trip to Iowa to announce changes in federal regulations for vehicles that run on diesel. For a couple of […]
Iowa’s success story with wind energy may be in its final chapter
Renewable energy programs in Iowa face critical challenges as the Trump administration has significantly shortened the timeline for wind and solar energy tax credits. Also, the U.S. Treasury may soon […]
State Rep. Turek, a Council Bluffs Democrat, launches U.S. Senate campaign
Five Democrats are now running for the U.S. Senate seat Republican Joni Ernst holds. Josh Turek, a state representative from Council Bluffs, describes himself as a moderate Democrat who’s battle […]
Iowa DOT: Old Lansing bridge over Mississippi to close in October
There’s now a timeline for the closing of the old Mississippi River bridge from Lansing to Wisconsin, and the opening of the new bridge. DOT Highway Division Administrator Tony Gustafson […]
Eight-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle in Atlantic
The child who was hit by an SUV last night in southwest Iowa has died. The Iowa State Patrol says the unidentified eight-year old was struck by a Chevy Suburban […]
Ernst seeks return of funding for U.S. Postal Service EVs
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is proposing a bill to end the U.S. Postal Service plan to buy electric vehicles for its fleet of delivery vehicles. Thousands of trucks have been […]
Governor deploys Iowa National Guard soldiers to assist ICE agents in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds is deploying 20 Iowa National Guard soldiers for nearly 10 weeks to assist federal immigration officials in Iowa. In a news release issued this morning, Reynolds said […]
Iowa is seeing a ‘perfect storm’ for swarms of mosquitoes
An expert on insects says it’s been a great summer in Iowa for mosquitoes, and a lousy summer for people who are getting nipped by the flying pests. Entomologist Lyric […]