Survey: Iowans won’t toss holiday traditions because of high prices
Even as prices Iowans pay for everything from groceries to gasoline remain high, a survey finds many of us hold firm to traditions and won’t skimp on the holidays. November […]
Wettach says independence key for state auditor’s office
State Auditor-elect Taylor Wettach, a Democrat from Muscatine, says maintaining the independence of the office is his primary responsibility. He’s also considering ways the auditor’s office could make all government […]
More than one quarter of the Iowa corn crop remains to be harvested
Last week started out wet, but farmers were able to get into the fields this past weekend to continue the harvest. The U.S.D.A. crop report says the soybean harvest is […]
Des Moines schools settle lawsuit over hiring of former superintendent
The Des Moines Public School District has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the firm it used to hire former superintendent Ian Roberts. The lawsuit accused JG Consulting of […]
Hawkeyes to break in new basketball court at game in Sioux City
Sioux City city manager Mike Collett says the Iowa men’s basketball game tonight will highlight the complete upgrade of the Events Center where the game is being held. The center […]
Eastern Iowa leaders mull big boost in rezoning fees for battery energy storage
Data centers are driving Iowa’s demand for energy — and for places to store that energy. Linn County leaders are expecting proposals for three new battery energy storage systems, but […]
Renovations to begin for new community college center in Marcus
The Northwest Iowa Community College Board of Trustees has approved a nearly $1.9 million contract to convert a hotel in Marcus into classrooms, labs and career training facilities. The college […]
Iowa Insurance Division Fraud Bureau trying to adapt to stop scammers
The Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau was recently able to recover three-million dollars in crypto currency from a fraud scheme. Bureau Chief Matt Mortvedt says they got a tip from a […]
Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand hires chief of staff
Governor-elect Rob Sand has announced his first hiring decision in state government. Abe Rakov will be Sand’s chief of staff. “Abe and I got to know each other working in […]
Plan to close, consolidate schools passes in Dubuque
Members of the Dubuque School Board voted last night to close two middle schools and consolidate its high schools as part of a plan to save the district millions of […]