Iowa Senate’s GOP leader says tax hike on vapes being considered
Legislative leaders indicate the tobacco tax increase Governor Kim Reynolds proposed does not have enough support among her fellow Republicans to win approval in the legislature, but Senate Republican Leader […]
Time to brush up on your Iowa Severe Weather knowledge
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director John Benson says he hopes everyone in the state takes notice. “Our goal, obviously, is make sure […]
TSA agents at Cedar Rapids airport now subject of food drive
Donations are being gathered for TSA agents at the Eastern Iowa Airport, as the agents are working without pay because of the partial government shutdown. The airport in Cedar Rapids […]
’26 Iowa legislature enters 11th week with two major issues unresolved
This is the 11th week of the 2026 Iowa Legislative session and top leaders have said completing their work in late April is the goal, but agreements on two major […]
Why people are flocking to Iowa hatchery for backyard birds
A new study finds 13-percent of all homes in America now have some sort of backyard bird flock, and the nation’s largest producer of “pet” poultry is in north-central Iowa. […]
Some Iowa farmers switching to soybeans due to nitrogen cost
A past president of the National Corn Growers Association is predicting some farmers will change their planting intentions from corn to soybeans this year. Kevin Ross of Underwood said that’s […]
Spencer, Iowa, to be involved in flood prediction research
A research project being planned by the Iowa Flood Center could lead to earlier and more accurate flood predictions. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson says Spencer has been invited to […]
ISU Extension holding wild mushroom certification workshops
Iowa State University Extension is hosting a couple of workshops on harvesting wild mushrooms. Chelsea Harbach oversees the workshops and says they offer a required certification for some mushroom hunters. […]
Businesses in Adel, Waverly given Iowa economic tax incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved $121,000 in tax credits for Refreshments Manufacturers of Iowa to build a production facility in Adel. The startup company makes ready-to-drink canned […]
Wreckage of car where three Iowa teens died is used as teaching tool
Prom season is here and many Iowa high schools are holding programs to reinforce the deadly consequences of drinking and driving. An event next week at South Hamilton High School […]