Four ‘Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools’ honored
Three of the state’s elementary schools and a middle school are in the inaugural 2025 class of “Iowa Blue Ribbon Schools.” Governor Kim Reynolds led a ceremony in Des Moines […]
Illuminated holiday train to make ten Iowa stops next month for free concerts
The schedule is now out for the Holiday Train’s annual trip across Iowa, offering free concerts to get folks in the spirit of the upcoming season. Terry Cunha, spokesman for […]
State officials discuss installing AC in Mt. Pleasant prison
State prison officials are evaluating the cost of installing air conditioning in the housing units at the state prison in Mount Pleasant. During this month’s Board of Corrections meeting, Iowa […]
Iowa Lottery first quarter sales benefit from big jackpot
The Iowa Lottery ended the first quarter of the fiscal year with sales running ahead of last year, thanks to a big jackpot. “Through September, through that three month period, […]
Trade and tariffs a top topic on Iowa campaign trail
President Trump’s approach to trade is being debated on the Iowa campaign trail. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson points to a potential deal with China later this week and Josh Turek, […]
Trade and tariffs are top topics on Iowa campaign trail
President Trump’s approach to trade is being debated on the Iowa campaign trail. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson points to a potential deal with China later this week and Josh Turek, […]
Mexican national ordered set free from Woodbury County jail
A federal judge is ordering the release of a man who was detained in northwest Iowa for being in the country without legal status. Armando Garcia Picazo was sent to […]
Do Iowans’ pets really want to be dressed up for Halloween?
Iowans who love Halloween might want to share the holiday with their pets, but if you’re going to put the dog or cat in a costume, one expert says to […]
Feenstra, as Iowa’s governor, would aim to lower and freeze property taxes
Republican Randy Feenstra says property tax reform is a priority for Iowa voters and he’ll work to lower residential, business and industrial property taxes and freeze them if he’s elected […]
Revamped Iowa nuclear plant to supply power to Google
The company that’s working to restart Iowa’s only nuclear power plant has signed an agreement with Google. NextEra Energy’s 25-year contract says the company will supply Google with power to […]