Iowa’s governor says it’s too early to predict property tax debate outcome
House Speaker Pat Grassley says House Republicans are planning to release their plan for changing Iowa’s residential property tax system this week. “I think it’s very positive that we’re getting […]
Iowa Attorney General wants stronger penalty for threats against judges
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she wants to see the Legislature increase the penalties for threats against judges and their loved ones. “We have language I’m suggesting to the […]
New Iowa vet clinics aim to make pet ownership more affordable
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is opening two low-cost vet clinics in central Iowa. The clinics are called ARL Afford-a-Care and are located in the central and southern parts […]
Iowa community colleges make pitch for four-year degrees
Iowa community college leaders say with additional state funding they could offer some four-year degrees and it would likely increase the number of Iowans who earn a bachelor’s degree without […]
Industry exec says delayed tax credit rules endanger Iowa biodiesel plants
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the state’s biodiesel producers are facing dire circumstances. Many biodiesel plants idled in 2025 and haven’t restarted, according to Shaw. “I’m told […]
Iowa DNR finds ospreys, peregrine falcon populations thriving
The Iowa DNR says their surveys show ospreys, and peregrine falcons are doing well. The birds were almost wiped out in North America in the Mid-20th Century from pesticide use. […]
Proposed battery storage facility in northern Iowa in limbo
Alliant Energy’s proposed battery storage project at a northern Iowa wind farm is in limbo. In November, the Kossuth County’s Board of Adjustment denied Alliant Energy’s permit for a battery […]
Iowa’s dangerous wind chills may reach 30-below
A Cold Weather Advisory is posted for most of the state through noon today, as National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Lee says strong winds and bitter cold are making for […]
Iowans with a weather phobia might benefit from free webinar
It’s not just kids who are afraid of thunderstorms, but many adults are petrified of various weather phenomena, which is why National Weather Service offices across Iowa are offering a […]
Drop in motorcycle, ATV deaths part of record low Iowa traffic fatalities
Iowa’s preliminary number shows the lowest number of traffic deaths since the state started keeping records 100 years ago. DOT State Highway Safety Program Manager Larry Grant says a drop […]