Iowa’s governor isn’t giving up on tax hike she links to cancer fight
Governor Kim Reynold says she’ll keep pushing for an increase in Iowa’s tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products and a new 15% sales tax on vaping products. Her proposed […]
Regent questions process for setting tuition increase at Iowa universities
The Board of Regents had the first reading today of a proposal that would raise in-state tuition by 3% at the three state universities. Board member Christine Hensley of Des […]
Pump prices in Iowa rise along with fears over war with Iran
The prices at many Iowa gas stations have gone up at least a dime a gallon in the past week, as tensions rise in the Persian Gulf about a possible […]
Regents president: look at efficiency before freezing tuition at Iowa universities
The president of the Board of Regents made reference to a bill in the Iowa House that would freeze tuition at the three state universities during his general remarks today. […]
Ethanol industry leader ‘not optimistic’ congress will reach E15 deal
An ethanol industry leader says he doubts congress will pass a bill anytime soon that would allow the year-round sale of fuel blended with 15% ethanol. Yesterday was the deadline […]
Lack of student interest brings delay for UI’s Center for Intellectual Freedom
The Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa had to delay its course offerings from January until next month. The Daily Iowan reports the two classes had less […]
Iowa Senator Ernst applauds putting USDA building up for sale
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is celebrating the potential sale of a federal government building in Washington, D.C. Ernst joined Trump Administration officials at a news conference to announce a USDA […]
UI grads say shutting down majors is attack on intellectual freedom
University of Iowa Provost Kevin Kregel says his office will recommend closing seven programs at the Board of Regents next meeting in April. The programs include undergraduate majors in African […]
House-passed bill makes Iowa election law changes
The Iowa House has passed an election bill that will no longer give someone registering to vote on Election Day the option of having a friend, neighbor or relative sign […]
A handful of immigration-related bills pass Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate has passed bills to strengthen immigration and citizenship checks for voting, for getting an Iowa driver’s license and for working in Iowa schools or in the public […]