Project to create dozens of affordable family apartments in central Iowa
A central Iowa nonprofit group is bringing a new affordable housing development to the Des Moines area. The Oakridge Neighborhood’s $15-million Cynergy project will include 33 affordable family apartments, each […]
Rare white fawn spotted in southern Iowa
The sighting of white fawn on the Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa has created a stir in southern Iowa. DNR state deer biologist Jace Elliott says it’s not something […]
Job seeking advice as thousands of new Iowa college graduates appear
Commencement in Iowa City is Saturday and some 6,000 new University of Iowa graduates will be hitting the job market under challenging circumstances. Cindy Meis, director of undergraduate career services […]
Early voting has begun in Iowa’s 2026 Primary Elections
Today is the first day for early voting in Iowa’s Primary Elections. This is also the first day county auditors may start mailing absentee ballots to Iowans who requested them. […]
New state funds for Iowa charter schools, rule change for homeschoolers
A new state law will send public charter schools in Iowa $1.3 million more dollars to boost teacher salaries in the coming school year and a revoling loan fund has […]
UI energy expert is concerned over rising diesel, LNG prices
While there’s plenty of grumbling in Iowa over gasoline prices being well north of $4 a gallon, University of Iowa Professor Tyler Priest, who teaches a course on U.S. energy […]
Iowa to be headquarters for Corteva’s Vylor spin off
The global headquarters for Vylor, an independent seed and plant genetics company being spun off from Corteva Agriscience, will be headquartered in central Iowa. Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld said her […]
Transportation Commission approves funding for Perry, Bondurant, New Hampton, West Burlington
The state Transportation Commission approved funding for four RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) road projects today that will help new and expanding businesses. The DOT’s Deb Arp says one award […]
Des Moines Airport dropping letters from gate designations
The state’s busiest airport is making a change to the area were passengers board plans as it gets closer to opening a brand new terminal. Des Moines Airport communications manager […]
AAA: Sky high gas prices won’t keep Iowans grounded for holiday
Even with gasoline prices in Iowa well over four dollars a gallon, a survey finds most Iowa motorists are simply resigning themselves to paying more to fill the tank, and […]