Grassley: Iowa soybean growers to profit from China deal
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump’s two-day trade trip to China last week should prove fruitful for Iowa farmers, as China’s agreed to buy at least 25-million metric tons […]
Four Iowa GOP candidates for governor in TV debate tonight
Four Iowa TV stations are broadcasting a debate tonight among four of the five Republicans running for governor. Congressman Randy Feenstra declined the debate invitation from KCCI in Des Moines […]
Iowa County Sheriff approved to become a U.S. Marshal
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Iowa County Sheriff Robert Rotter has been confirmed to to be the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa. Grassley nominated Rotter for the […]
Iowa corn and soybean planting heading into the final stretch
The U.S.D.A. report shows both corn and soybean planting are at 80% or more complete. Corn planting is 88% complete — up 16% percent from last week. That puts the […]
Body of Iowa man missing since 2023 found, suspect charged
A western Iowa man has been charged with the murder of a Missouri Valley man who was reported missing nearly three years ago. Thirty-five-year-old Jesse George was last seen in […]
Des Moines projects $12M shortfall due to new state property tax law
Early estimates show Iowa’s largest city may face a $12-million budget shortfall under the state’s new property tax changes. The new law limits city revenue growth to two-percent per year, […]
Central Iowa city ranks #4 in the country for Best Places to Live
Six Iowa cities rated in the top 250 best places to live in this year’s rankings by U.S. News and World Report, while one Iowa city placed in the top […]
Sand pledges PBM crack down if he’s elected governor
State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat who’s running for governor, says it’s time to “crack down” on pharmacy benefit managers or PBMs that restrict where patients may fill their prescriptions. […]
Governor signs Iowa property tax limitation into law
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that GOP legislators say is the hallmark of rheir 2026 session — the move to limit future property tax increases. A […]
Iowa high school students make up 32% of community college credit hours
The number of high school students who are also taking community college courses at the same time continues to rise. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says […]