Iowa corn and soybean planting moves even with last year’s pace
The weather was dry and Iowa farmers were able to get a lot of seed into the ground this past week. The U.S.D.A. crop report says there were six-and-a-half days […]
Sen. Grassley optimistic on soybean exports to China, vote on E-15
President Trump is leaving today for his first trade trip to China during his second term, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley predicts Iowa farmers could see some significant benefits from […]
‘For Sale’ signs now posted in central Iowa affordable housing effort
The first three homes built under an affordable housing program are now on the market in Des Moines. The homes from the Central Iowa Community Land Trust are part of […]
Iowa law now makes first offense animal torture a felony
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony for a first offense, with a potential sentence of up to […]
Iowa Democrat Norwood questions operations of IPERS
John Norwood, the Democrat who’s running for state treasurer, is calling for changes in oversight of the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, known as IPERS. Norwood’s remarks come after the […]
Hawkeye men’s basketball coach McCollum signs contract extension
University of Iowa Men’s Basketball coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension. UI Athletic Director Beth Goetz extended McCollum’s contract through 2032 after he took them on a post-season […]
Conservation agency in central Iowa launches non-profit arm
Polk County Conservation is creating a non-profit group to support its future operations in Iowa’s most populous county. The Conservation Foundation of Polk County will help raise money to expand […]
Man wanted in Iowa City ped mall shooting arrested in Georgia
A Cedar Rapids man who is accused of opening fire on a crowd in the downtown pedestrian mall in Iowa City on April 19th has been arrest in Georgia. Iowa […]
Iowa DNR fishing atlas is getting an update this week
The Iowa DNR is updating its fishing atlas this week to make it more compatible with mobile and other devices. Fisheries research biologist Lewis Bruce says you can use it […]
Iowa House speaker touts property tax plan, hydrogen exploration bill
House Speaker Pat Grassley says property tax negotiations during the recently concluded 2026 session of the Iowa legislature ended in “a good place.” “The 2% revenue cap really is going […]