Iowa State Patrol: many still violating new hands-free cell phone law
The spokesman for the Iowa State Patrol says many people are following the new hands-free cell phone law since law enforcement went from warnings to tickets. Sergeant Alex Dinkla says […]
Ethanol supporters say E-15 brings much cheaper pump prices
Gasoline prices in Iowa have surged 88 cents a gallon in the past month, and backers of biofuels say the blend with 15% ethanol helps consumers save money. Nick Bowdish, […]
The Family Leader endorses Steen in Iowa governor’s race
A Christian conservative group that’s influential in Iowa Republican Party politics is endorsing Adam Steen’s bid for governor. The Family Leader’s CEO Bob Vander Plaats already gave Steen his personal […]
Grassley says he’ll push to keep absentee voting in SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is a co-sponsor of what’s known as the SAVE America […]
Grassley says he’ll push for passage of SAVE America Act
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is a co-sponsor of what’s known as the SAVE America […]
Snow? So? Des Moines St. Pat’s Parade is a go despite frigid forecast
The forecast for Des Moines shows snow is possible and it won’t get above freezing on this Saint Patrick’s Day, but there’s a strict rain-or-shine policy for Iowa’s largest parade […]
New Iowa State University president takes over
The Board of Regents introduced David Cook to become the new president of Iowa State University in November, and he is now on the job. Cook told Radio Iowa he […]
State officials release 2026 Iowa Primary Elections list
The Iowa Secretary of State’s staff has reviewed nominating petitions and released the list of candidates who’ve been accepted for the 2026 Primary Elections. Candidates for U.S. Senate and governor […]
Lack of visibility biggest factor in closing Iowa’s roadways during blizzard
The Iowa DOT has reopened Interstate 80 from Altoona to Coralville and from West Des Moines to Council Bluffs. Interstate 35 from Ames north to the border is back open […]
Closed in 2024, central Iowa wildlife refuge plans to reopen visitor center
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Des Moines plans to continue environmental education and renovate its visitor center that’s been closed for nearly two years. Educational programs at the […]