Drought Monitor shows dry and drought conditions in 15% of Iowa
The latest Iowa Drought Monitor shows about 15% of Iowa is abnormally dry or experiencing some level of drought conditions, a big drop from a year ago. Last year at […]
Grassley touts efforts to help prevent stillbirths
This Saturday, September 19, would become National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day under a resolution being co-sponsored by two of Iowa’s representatives in Washington. Senator Chuck Grassley said the day […]
Iowa’s ‘Rural Mainstreet Index’ drops again in September
The Rural Mainstreet Index Creighton University calculates after surveying rural bankers in Iowa and nine other Midwest states has dropped for the fourth time in the past six months. Iowa’s […]
University of Iowa researchers offering water testing for arsenic in 6 counties
A research project at the University of Iowa is offering private well owners in six counties free arsenic testing kits to see if there is a need to offer the […]
Iowans are encouraged to ring in National Constitution Week
Thousands of bells will ring across Iowa today in commemoration of the U.S. Constitution being signed on this date 239 years ago. Susan Klein, a member of the Abigail Adams […]
Tactile exhibit in central Iowa makes deep space images accessible to all
A new exhibit at the Iowa Department for the Blind aims to open the night sky and the spectacle of distant stars, galaxies and colorful nebulas to blind, low-vision, and […]
After Iowa Senators’ objections, Ag Committee advances 2026 Farm Bill
A Farm Bill is now eligible for debate in the U.S. Senate, but Iowa’s U.S. Senators objected when two of their own proposals were blocked from consideration yesterday before the […]
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act clears US House, both of Iowa’s senators support it
The auto industry would be required by federal rules to install A-M radios in new vehicles under a bill that’s cleared the U.S. Supporters say AM radio provides an essential, […]
The Iowa DOT is recruiting hundreds of snowplow drivers
The Iowa Department of Transportation is hoping to hire more than 500 seasonal snowplow operators for the winter ahead, and a recruitment event is underway this afternoon in Coralville, with […]
VP JD Vance to headline midterm rally in Council Bluffs
Vice President J-D Vance is scheduled to be in Council Bluffs Friday morning to headline a rally for Republican candidates. Chris McGowan, the Republican running in Iowa’s fourth congressional district, […]