U.S. Senate candidate says GOP’s bill misses hog farmers’ real dilemma
One of the Democrats running for the U.S. Senate says the “Save Our Bacon Act” being touted by Iowa’s governor and Iowa Republicans in congress doesn’t address the real dilemma […]
Book loans between Iowa libraries on hold due to looming federal cuts
A state program that allows libraries to borrow books from each other is on hold until August, after which, the State Library of Iowa will scale back deliveries and pickups […]
Iowans should know the risks and their rights when ordering online
Many Iowans who shop online have experienced the gratification of same-day shipping, but when the items you’ve ordered are coming from overseas, even with new tariffs in place, packages should […]
Iowa Congressman Nunn’s bill escalates financial sanctions against Russia
A bill Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn is co-sponsoring would impose new sanctions on Russia as it continues attacking Ukraine, “to send a clear message to Russia: the world is watching […]
Iowa has only small areas of drought remaining
Today’s updated report shows Iowa is close to being drought free. The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows only about 4% of the state now has drought conditions. Most of Wappello […]
ISU ends program to make artwork more accessible, affordable
Iowa State University’s long-running art rental program is ending after five decades. It allowed hundreds of students, faculty, staff and even local Ames residents to rent artwork from the university’s […]
4th Republican launches campaign in Iowa’s 4th congressional district
There are now four Republicans campaigning for Iowa’s fourth district congressional seat. Ryan Rhodes of Ames worked for President Trump during Trump’s first administration and served as CEO of the […]
Amazon to build delivery station in Fort Dodge industrial park
Plans are being unveiled that may mean faster delivery of packages for online shoppers in north-central Iowa. Officials with Amazon announced this week that the online retail giant has purchased […]
UI scientists cheer as TRACERS lifts off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket
Two satellites built by researchers at the University of Iowa were launched into orbit Wednesday in a partnership with NASA and SpaceX. The satellites will help researchers answer questions about […]
Central Iowa welcomes thousands of athletes to put ‘new perspective on aging’
Iowa is hosting its first-ever National Senior Games as competition gets underway today, with the formal opening ceremony tomorrow night, including the arrival of the flaming torch on the Iowa […]