Bill lets Iowa county with two courthouses close one
A southeast Iowa lawmaker estimates up to half a million dollars could be saved in his county’s budget due to the wide-ranging tax bill up for debate in the legislature […]
ISU student wins Goldwater academic scholarship
An Iowa State University student is among the few nationwide chosen for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. Emma Alstott is a global resource systems and horticulture major from Fort Dodge. Alstott […]
New online resource offers comprehensive Iowa list of clinical cancer trials
Hospitals across the state are partnering with the Iowa Cancer Consortium to create a new online clearinghouse for places in Iowa that offer clinical cancer trials. Kelly Sittig, the consortium’s […]
2024 Iowa legislature making final decisions on taxes, spending
The Iowa legislature may conclude its 2024 session later today or on Saturday. A plan to cut Iowa income taxes by a billion dollars next year is on the debate […]
Uncertainty about legal settlement for Iowa Boy Scouts
A man from Fort Dodge is hoping today’s the day the Iowa House passes a bill to ensure he gets the entire payment he’s due from a legal settlement. Joe […]
Iowa legislature OKs merger for mental health, substance abuse treatment
The Iowa legislature has approved the governor’s plan to create a combined system to help Iowans with a mental illness as well as those with addiction issues. Republican Representative Joel […]
Expansion at Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom to include music enrichment center
Ground is being broken on an expansion of one of Clear Lake’s most historic sites, on what will be called The Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment & Immersive Center. It will […]
Iowa judges’ pay among remaining state budget decisions
Iowa legislators are making final decisions on next year’s state spending plan, but disagreements remain as the Iowa General Assembly aims to adjourn for the year soon. Senate Republicans have […]
March unemployment rate is down
The unemployment numbers for March are out and Iowa Workforce Development Executive Director Beth Townsend says things are holding steady. “Pretty stable from last month it’s down a little bit […]
GOP lawmakers propose estimated $1 billion reduction in Iowa income taxes
Republican legislators plan to cut Iowans’ income taxes by a billion dollars next year. Cuts approved two years ago would have implemented a flat rate of just under four percent […]
