Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections
Iowa Lottery sales continue to run ahead of projections for this fiscal year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up nearly 9% percent through February. “Those continue to be […]
UNI launches initiative to fast-track students to graduate in 3 years
The University of Northern Iowa is working to break the stereotype that it takes four or five years to get a bachelor’s degree, by launching a new series of pathways […]
Iowa’s governor says HMO tax a last resort fix to Medicaid deficit
Governor Kim Reynolds says a temporary tax hike on H-M-Os and the companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program is a last resort to dealing with red ink in the Medicaid […]
Palo residents question motives behind proposed data center site
Some residents in the eastern Iowa town of Palo are clashing with elected leaders over Google’s plans to build a massive data center there. The tech giant wants to use […]
Winnebago sees net income rebound in 2nd quarter
Continued success from a diversified portfolio is credited for a positive second quarter financial report for Winnebago Industries. The Minnesota-based outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer, which has Iowa factories in Forest […]
Andrews has qualified for the Iowa GOP Primary ballot
A state panel has unanimously decided Eddie Andrews has qualified for the G-O-P Primary for governor. The State Objection Panel found Andrews met the threshold of having at least 100 […]
Andrews has qualified for the Iowa GOP Primary ballot
A state panel has unanimously decided Eddie Andrews has qualified for the G-O-P Primary for governor. The State Objection Panel found Andrews met the threshold of having at least 100 […]
Dutch scientist wins World Food Prize for helping safeguard food supply
A humanitarian and food safety expert from the Netherlands is being named the winner of the 2026 Des Moines-based World Food Prize. Huub Lelieveld is being recognized for leading a […]
Preparation is key as Iowans head into severe storm season
A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 10 o’clock this morning and all Iowans are being urged to consider how they’d react if it was the real thing. Page County […]
Senate sends governor HMO tax hike, to get federal matching funds
The companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program and private companies that offer HMOs to Iowans will soon pay a higher state premium tax for nine months — and it means […]