Iowa’s governor appoints nuclear energy task force
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed a task force to advise state officials and lawmakers on nuclear energy technology and infrastructure. Reynolds signaled this move during her “Condition of the State” […]
Iowa House Democrats propose 4% limit on annual property tax increases
Democrats in the Iowa House are proposing a freeze on the property taxes Iowans 65 and older pay on their homes, plus a new cap on property tax increases. It […]
State Auditor Sand lists 2026 legislative priorities
State Auditor Rob Sand says this year’s legislature should repeal a 2023 law that restricts auditors in his office from accessing certain state-held information and prevents him from going to […]
Study: Many Iowans’ health insurance premiums fell in recent years
The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums dropped slightly for Iowa families and individuals from 2023 to 2024, according to a report from the State Health Access Data Assistance Center, […]
Iowa newcomers will soon be able to get a taste of home
Central Iowans in need will soon be able to visit a food pantry with a wide range of culturally-specific groceries. The Global Neighbors Multicultural Welcome Pantry will carry foods for […]
Iowa’s Wetjen repeats as Jet Award winner
Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen has been named the recipient of the 2025 Jet Award, which honors the most outstanding return specialist in college football. Wetjen becomes the first two-time winner of […]
Creighton survey shows manufacturers in Iowa, Midwest are wallowing
A survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states shows Midwestern manufacturers ended 2025 with another downturn, reporting job losses for the ninth straight month. Creighton University Economics […]
State board calls for regulating ‘deepfakes’ in Iowa political ads
The state board that enforces campaign-related laws is proposing a bill to require disclosure if a campaign ad includes a so-called deepfake. Deepfakes are computer-generated images, sounds and videos that […]
UI business professor: Motivational posters may be doing just the opposite
A University of Iowa College of Business professor says motivational posters with inspirational messages that adorn many of our workplace walls often do little to motivate or inspire employees. Ken […]
House GOP considers four-year degree option at Iowa community colleges
Republican leaders in the Iowa House may pursue a plan to have community colleges grant four-year degrees, but House Speaker Pat Grassley says it would have to be focused on […]