More help for Iowa infants with potential hearing problems
Thanks to a sizeable grant, a central Iowa non-profit is helping the state’s families connect with more testing and resources if their newborn infants fail initial screenings for hearing. Molly […]
Iowa Senate votes for new tax on vapes, money for pediatric cancer research
The Iowa Senate has voted to establish a new state tax on vaping products — the electronic cigarettes that heat liquid that turns into vapor that’s inhaled. Senator Kara Warme, […]
Supreme Court rules in Worth County wind farm case
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Worth County in a lawsuit over its wind farm moratorium and ordinance. Worthwhile Wind began developing plans in 2018 to build […]
Ex-Congressman King backs Lahn for Iowa governor
Former Congressman Steve King has endorsed Republican Zach Lahn’s bid for governor. King served nine terms in the U.S. House. He lost his campaign for re-election in 2020 to current […]
Bill says Iowa schools must accept cash for tickets to sporting events
Cash will have to be accepted as payment for tickets to any sporting event in an Iowa public school under a bill that’s won approval in the Iowa House and […]
Iowans whose lives were touched by pancreatic cancer gather for walk
One of the deadliest forms of cancer is the focus of a fundraising event in central Iowa this weekend that will bring in survivors from across the state, as well […]
UNI debuts new school focused on public service
The University of Northern Iowa is marking the launch of its new School of Public Affairs and Service with a conference at the Cedar Falls campus this afternoon. School director […]
Multiple reports of tornadoes skipping across western, central Iowa
Tornado survey teams from the National Weather Service will be scouting several locations in western and central Iowa today after a powerful line of storms rumbled across the state last […]
Bill to ban warrant resolution clinics after Iowa participant charged with murder
A bill in the Iowa House would ban warrant resolution clinics after a participant in Polk County was charged with first degree murder a week later. “Warrant resolution clinics, if […]
Regents vote 8-1 to increase tuition, fees at Iowa universities
The Board of Regents approved a 3% increase in tuition and mandatory fees for all undergraduate students at its meeting today. The 8-1 vote came after student representatives from the […]