Iowa smokers can save money, and their health, by quitting
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking, and a survey finds 70-percent of Iowa smokers want to quit, while 50-percent will try to quit in […]
Iowans who want to lose weight in 2026 might need to consult a pro
Iowans who resolved to drop some pounds in the new year may need a little help to reach their goals. Rebecca Cripe, a registered dietician and nutritionist with Emplify Health […]
Limiting lawsuits against Roundup’s maker to be discussed by Iowa House GOP
A bill sought by a farm chemical company facing tens of thousands of lawsuits in the U.S. that allege Roundup causes cancer did not come up for a vote in […]
Low crop and high beef prices helping Iowa dairies break even
Iowa dairy farmers have been able to pull out a small profit on their milk thanks to issues in other sectors of agriculture. Iowa State University Extension dairy expert Fred […]
Four Iowa high schools get NASA robotics grants
NASA has provided grants to support robotics teams at four Iowa high schools. Chris Stevens is the Industrial Tech teacher at North Union High School in Armstrong where students are […]
Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator talks year end numbers
Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says she is happy with the numbers as the calendar year ends. “At the end of November, we’re sitting pretty good. The casinos […]
How Iowans can tell if they have the holiday blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder
New Year’s Day is a time for reflection, resolutions and renewal, but for some Iowans, it’s just another blah, boring winter day to hole up inside, which could be a […]
Will Iowa start taxing vaping products?
Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh says he’ll “have a conversation” with his fellow Republicans about whether vaping products — the liquid pods or cartridges used in e-cigarettes — should be […]
Iowans can start 2026 off with a walk in the woods
First Day Hikes are planned in 44 of Iowa’s state parks and forests today, with most of them starting in just a few hours, rain, shine or snow. Sherry Arntzen, […]
Iowa’s economic development agency to focus on talent recruitment
Debi Durham says improving Iowa’s tax and regulatory climate has been the “North Star” during her tenure as the state’s top economic development official. “But it’s equally or, in many […]