MidAmerican Energy adding more controls for red lights on Iowa wind turbines
MidAmerican energy company says it plans to install six more aircraft detection systems to keep the red warning lights at the top of wind turbines off until they are needed. […]
Lahn pledges as Iowa governor he’d change policy on data centers
Zach Lahn, a Republican running for governor, is raising concerns about the construction of data centers and he’s suggesting new tax zones for the facilities. “If you want to build […]
Section of Highway 30 to be named in honor of slain Iowa soldier
A bill moving through the Iowa legislature will name a portion of U.S. Highway 30 in honor of one of the two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria late […]
Billie Ray, Iowa’s first lady from 1969-1983, has died
Former Iowa First Lady Billie Ray has died at the age of 97. Billie Lee Hornberger met future Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray when the two were students at Des […]
Investigation finds theft of city money by former Spencer employee
A special investigation by the State Auditor that was requested by City officials in Spencer found problems with financial transactions processed by the former Finance Assistant LaVonne Bell. Auditor Rob […]
Eastern Iowa school district faces deep budget cuts, $3M loan
The Iowa City School Board is considering taking out a $3-million loan to cover expenses for March, after board members discovered the district’s financial situation was rockier than previously thought. […]
Feenstra predicts U.S. House vote soon on year-round E15
Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says a deal is near that would allow fuel with a blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline to be sold year round. Feenstra […]
Iowa Regents propose 3% tuition increase at state universities
The Board of Regents is proposing a three percent increase in resident tuition at the three state universities. The Regents will hold the first reading of the proposed tuition increase […]
Case of alleged pollution by Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy referred to Attorney General
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission is referring an alleged water pollution case to the Iowa Attorney General’s office. Commission Attorney Bradley Adams says Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) illegally released […]
$4000 tax credit proposed for Iowa students who’re homeschooled
Parents who start homeschooling a child would be eligible for a four-thousand dollar tax credit under a bill the House Education Committee may consider later today. During a House subcommittee […]