Iowa House Republicans pass their property tax plan
A property tax bill that would limit local property tax revenue growth to 2% a year has cleared the Iowa House. It also would convert the current homestead credit to […]
Governor gets bill to raise speed limit on Iowa’s two-lane highways
The governor will soon get to decide whether the 55 mile an hour speed limit on two-lane state highways will go up to 60. The Senate today gave final approval […]
Libraries across Iowa celebrate National Library Week
Iowa boasts more than 540 public libraries statewide, in addition to hundreds more libraries in schools, colleges and universities, all of which are marking this National Library Week. Shirley Taylor, […]
Iowa unemployment unchanged in February
Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in February. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says there are some signs of tightening in sections of the economy. “Employers shed about […]
Religious beliefs of some Iowa foster care parents subject of bill
A bill that’s cleared the legislature says Iowans cannot be excluded from adopting or becoming foster parents due to their beliefs about sexual orientation or gender identity. Representative Craig Williams, […]
Bill ensures tax exemption for The Family Leader’s headquarters
A bill introduced in the Iowa House would ensure a politically influential evangelical Christian group that’s building a new campus near Bondurant doesn’t have to pay property taxes on the […]
Money to improve Sioux City airport runway approve by U.S. House Committee
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved money in the 2027 fiscal year to help the 185th refueling wing in Sioux City. Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra is one of […]
Money to improve Sioux City airport runway approved by U.S. House committee
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved money in the 2027 fiscal year to help the 185th refueling wing in Sioux City. Fourth District Congressman Randy Feenstra is one of […]
Earth Day presentation brings coral reef experience to Iowans
The nearest ocean is some 1,200 miles from Iowa, but the audience at tonight’s presentation in Des Moines may almost be able to taste and smell the salt air. On […]
Bill requires Iowa DOT to check citizenship of all driver’s license applicants
The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill requiring the Iowa DOT to check a federal database if someone seeking a driver’s license or state-issued ID does not arrive […]