Wetlands in Iowa help prevent nearly $500-million in flood damage every year, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Report author Stacy Woods says wetlands are natural floodwater barriers that absorb and slow down rushing water like a sponge. Federal data shows a decline in the number of wetlands, especially in […]
Lawmaker says Senate GOP plan would keep Iowa legislature from micromanaging local budgets
A key lawmaker says there’s common ground among his fellow Republicans when it comes to establishing a 2% cap on property
