Weather again keeps Iowa farmers from a full week of planting
Weather once again kept farmers from getting into the fields to plant last week. The U.S.D.A. weekly report says there were only three days suitable for fieldwork last week. The […]
Iowa landlords protest proposed property tax increase
The owners of apartment and condo buildings are urging the Iowa House to reject a Senate plan that would raise taxes on their properties. Multi-family properties are currently taxed as […]
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can […]
Study links heart disease in kids to too much screen time
Many studies indicate excess screen time can impact a child’s brain development, even leading to behavioral issues, depression and anxiety, but a new study finds too much screen time can […]
Prayer vigil is held at scene of Iowa City shootings
About a hundred people gathered for a vigil in downtown Iowa City last night to lament the shootings that took place near the University of Iowa campus early Sunday. After […]
Gas tax debate inside Iowa lawmakers’ property tax discussion
The ongoing debate at the statehouse over how to cut property taxes includes a discussion of the gas tax. A Senate-passed property tax bill includes a mechanism to automatically trigger […]
U.S. Senator Grassley has had gallbladder surgery
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s recovering from surgery to remove a gallstone. Grassley, who is 92, announced on social media that he’d undergone surgery this past weekend and is […]
Governor declares five Iowa counties state disaster areas for severe weather
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Monday for Carroll, Crawford, Grundy, Harrison, and Washington Counties for the severe weather that happened on April 13th. The proclamation allows state resources […]
Sand unveils his plan to legalize marijuana in Iowa
Today, 4/20, has become an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts. Rob Sand, the only Democrat running for governor, has chosen this day to release more information about how he’d propose […]
Former Iowa Senate Leader Whitver honored as he retires
Members of the Iowa Senate spent two hours this afternoon honoring Jack Whitver, the Senate’s former GOP leader who’s being treated for a brain tumor and is not seeking reelection. […]