MOC Floyd Valley district to increase training after complaints of racism
A northwest Iowa school district plans to provide more training after community complaints of racism from students. During the school board meeting MOC Floyd Valley student Itzel Benitez says her […]
Casey’s CEO talks about Iran war impact on gas prices
The leader of the Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store chain says he’s not worried at this point about gas sales despite what is happening with Iran. Casey’s CEO Darren Rebelez says […]
Central Iowa symposium focuses on cancer treatment and prevention
For three straight years, Iowa has ranked as the nation’s second-worst state for cancer rates, and that’s the topic of today’s day-long symposium in Des Moines. Adam Shriver is wellness […]
Bill limits emergency powers of Iowa governors
House Republicans, with the support of a handful of Democrats, have voted to limit the powers future governors would be able to exercise in emergencies. The bill would bar governors […]
Iowa A.G.’s priority bill clears House on 64-30 vote
A bipartisan group of House members has approved one of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s priorities — a bill that would require adults and juveniles arrested for a serious crime […]
Iowa bill requires WIC recipients to be U.S. citizens or legal residents
The Iowa House has passed a bill to bar women and children in Iowa who are in the country illegally from receiving federal food assistance from the Women, Infants and […]
Iowa traffic deaths fall to single digits for first time in February
A spokesman for the DOT says traffic deaths dropped back down after a starting out the New Year up in January. Stuart Anderson told the State Transportation Commission that the […]
Bill removes required ‘Field Day’ in Iowa hunting course for mionrs
Under current law, Iowa youth must finish an online hunter education course and complete an in-person “field day” before they can get a state hunting license, but a bill that’s […]
Bill removes required ‘Field Day’ in Iowa hunting course for minors
Under current law, Iowa youth must finish an online hunter education course and complete an in-person “field day” before they can get a state hunting license, but a bill that’s […]
Parents say Iowa Medicaid managed care should not be permanent
A half dozen parents of children with disabilities are urging lawmakers to reject a plan that would prevent future governors from abandoning the system that has private insurance companies managing […]