Will Iowa start taxing vaping products?
Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh says he’ll “have a conversation” with his fellow Republicans about whether vaping products — the liquid pods or cartridges used in e-cigarettes — should be […]
Iowans can start 2026 off with a walk in the woods
First Day Hikes are planned in 44 of Iowa’s state parks and forests today, with most of them starting in just a few hours, rain, shine or snow. Sherry Arntzen, […]
Iowa’s economic development agency to focus on talent recruitment
Debi Durham says improving Iowa’s tax and regulatory climate has been the “North Star” during her tenure as the state’s top economic development official. “But it’s equally or, in many […]
Make a New Year’s resolution to help other Iowans — by giving blood
The Iowa chapter of the American Red Cross will be starting 2026 much as it always does, with a critical need for blood donors as blood supplies are dangerously low. […]
DMACC president Rob Denson retires today
Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson is retiring today after 22 years in the role. “I tell every student that there is a secret of life and it’s […]
Iowans can plan ahead for safe transportation on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year to be on the road due to the risk posed by impaired drivers, and Iowans are being […]
Iowa DOT to install rumble strips on all new roads
The number of traffic fatalities has dropped significantly in Iowa this year and could reach a 100-year low. Some law enforcement officials cite Iowa’s new law banning the handling of […]
Radio Iowa’s top sports stories of 2025
Two major coaching changes highlighted 2025. After 10 years and seven bowl trips at Iowa State, Matt Campbell resigned to become the new head coach at Penn State. He left […]
Democrat Hardman wins special election for Iowa Senate seat
A Democrat has won today’s special election for a seat the Iowa Senate. Unofficial results show West Des Moines City Councilman Renee Hardman won with 73% of the vote. She […]
Iowa heart expert says shoveling too much snow can be a killer
This is the deadliest week of the year for heart attacks in Iowa, and one potential cause is overexertion which, for many of us, can stem from shoveling snow. Rob […]