Iowa’s Feenstra and Nunn tout Ag Committee’s Farm Bill
The Ag Committee in the U.S. House has passed an 800-page Farm Bill that would set federal agriculture and food assistance program rules and spending for five years. The 2018 […]
Southwest Iowan donates family land for new Taylor County nature preserve
A 65-acre tract of land in southwest Iowa near the Missouri border is being donated to Taylor County, providing a natural space that will be preserved and turned into a […]
Iowa bill sets prior authorization timelines
The Iowa House and Senate have unanimously approved a bill that sets some state rules for prior authorization, the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs use before approving a […]
New Iowa interstate rest area now open near Victor
The latest updated interstate rest area is now open on Interstate 80 near Victor in eastern Iowa. DOT Rest Area Administrator David Bollenbaugh says they tore the old building down […]
Forecasters say Iowans may see hail, high winds and tornadoes late today
Lightning, thunder and scattered downpours punctuated thunderstorms that rolled over Iowa late last night and this morning, and forecasters say more powerful storms are expected late this afternoon and tonight. […]
AAA-Iowa warns: Drowsy driving can be deadly after time change
With the switch to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, some Iowans may be starting next week out sleepy from that lost hour of shut-eye. AAA Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says […]
GOP lawmakers ponder temporary tax hike to plug Iowa Medicaid deficit
Two key statehouse Republicans are suggesting is may be necessary to raise a tax on some health insurance companies and use that extra money to reduce the deficit in the […]
Iowa’s congressional delegation votes against limiting U.S. bombardment of Iran
The four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House have voted against a resolution that would have constrained the military operations President Trump has authorized against Iran. Second District […]
Nunn hosts moment of silence in DC for slain Iowa soldiers, cancels campaign fundraiser
Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn have announced they plan to be at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Saturday for the dignified transfer of the remains of […]
Agent who questioned sports wagering probe sues State of Iowa
A state agent who raised concerns about the investigation of Iowa State athletes accused of illegally betting on sports has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the State of Iowa. […]