Casino moratorium emerges during Iowa legislature’s closing hours
The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to extend a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa until 2029. The current moratorium will expire July 1. Representative Bobby Kaufmann, a Republican from […]
Iowa lawmakers OK waiver for Boy Scout legal settlement
Governor Kim Reynolds, with just a few hours to spare, has signed a bill into law that will help hundreds of Iowans get a full payment from a legal settlement […]
Congresswoman Hinson slams Democrats for refusing to hold a trial for Homeland Security Secretary
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the Senate should have followed through with an impeachment trial for U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “First of all I […]
Free admission to this weekend’s film fest in Washington, IA
The southeast Iowa town of Washington is hosting a film festival this weekend — with free admission. Organizers of the second annual Farm To Film Fest say their mission is […]
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 […]