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. […]
Report: Deportations in Iowa are up 3X from a year ago
The number of deportations in Iowa has jumped since President Trump started his second term, according to the Deportation Data Project. It reports more than 1,600 people were deported from […]
Craft beer, spirits industries in Iowa facing national trends impacting business
Iowa’s craft beer and spirits industries have been going through a rough spot that mirrors national trends. Noreen Otto is with the Iowa Brewer’s Guild. “Nationwide, craft beer is going […]
Steensays as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a […]
Steen says as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a […]
ISU study indicates bees may contribute to plant diversity
While it’s long been known that having a wide range of plants attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats, a new Iowa State University study finds pollinators may be an […]
Burlington museum to feature art, music that was banned in 1930s Germany
The Art Center of Burlington will host a one-day exhibit this week that will feature reproductions of artwork that was considered degenerate and banned by the Nazi Party in Germany […]