Retired astronaut and ISU grad is eager for February moon mission
The only Iowa State University graduate to walk in space is thrilled to see NASA is planning to send humans into lunar orbit next month for first time in more […]
2026 Iowa legislative session starts today
The 2026 Iowa legislative session begins later this morning, with property taxes and property rights topping the agenda for Republicans who hold 100 of the 150 seats in the Iowa […]
Ernst endorses Hinson’s bid for one of Iowa’s U.S. Senate seats
Joni Ernst is now publicly backing fellow Republican Ashley Hinson’s bid to succeed her in the U.S. Senate. Ernst, who announced she would not run for re-election four months ago, […]
Iowa’s Secretary of State seeks red tape fix
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is asking lawmakers to make it easier for his office to dissolve the registration of fraudulent businesses. Every business that’s incorporated in Iowa must […]
Study ranks Iowa in nation’s top 10 for housing affordability
A report by Common Sense Institute Iowa finds Iowa has one of the most affordable housing markets in the country. Institute spokesman Ben Murrey says the state ranks eighth in […]
Ex-central Iowa police chief arrested in follow up to state audit
The former Baxter chief of police and a former Baxter city clerk have been arrested after a state audit identified thousands of dollars in questionable spending by the city. November’s […]
Big milestone for home building program at Newton state prison
Inmates at the state prison in Newton began building homes in 2019 and the program has reached a major milestone. The 150th modular home built on a 100-acre site inside […]
IRS: Many Iowa seniors will get an extra tax deduction this season
Senior citizens in Iowa are in line for a new tax break, according to Stacy Engle, a spokeswoman for the Internal Revenue Service. Engle says Iowans who are 65 years […]
With 9 legislators seeking higher office, Iowa House leader predicts quick ’26 session
The 2026 Iowa legislative session starts Monday and one of the top Republicans in the Iowa House is predicting there will be pressure to wrap things up as quickly as […]
’26 Iowa legislature to start with new House Majority Leader
There will be a new floor leader in the Iowa House for the 2026 legislative session that starts Monday. Representative Bobby Kaufmann of Wilton has been selected by his fellow […]