ISU study finds washing certain recyclables can pollute water
Iowa State University researchers say they’ve found washing number-five plastic for recycling can leave harmful chemicals behind in the wash water. They identified two types of phthalates the CDC says […]
Iowa Donor Network celebrates donors, seek more participants
April is “Donate Life Month” and the Iowa Donor Network raised a flag Monday celebrating the month at Sioux City’s Unity Point St. Lukes offices. The Donor Network’s John Jorgensen […]
Iowa DOT lets motorists promote non-profits on license plates
Iowans can now purchase a specialty license plate with a blank space that allows them to stick on a state-approved decal from any of several dozen non-profits. Tim Paluch, spokesman […]
Iowa City couple sues after cancelation of naturalization ceremony
A University of Iowa professor and his wife are suing the Trump administration over its alleged decision to halt their progress towards gaining citizenship. In the suit, Sunday and Regina […]
Iowa Senate removes cancer warning from proposed tanning bed permission slips
Iowa is one step closer to requiring parental permission before a minor could book an indoor tanning bed session. The Iowa House voted to require written parental consent for their […]
Bill sets up state licensing for Iowa kickboxing events
The Senate has sent the governor a bill that would regulate public kickboxing matches in Iowa. The state has long required the promoters of boxing and wrestling events to be […]
Appeals Court allows Iowa restrictions on teaching gender identity, sexually explicit books
A U.S. appeals court has vacated preliminary injunctions against the Iowa Law that limits teaching topics for kids in kindergarten through sixth graders. The injunction blocked the law that prohibits […]
Groups lobby for state funding of water quality sensors
A variety of groups are urging legislators to continue state funding for the University of Iowa’s network of river sensors that measure water quality. Cynthia Farmer of the Center for […]
Heavy snowfall late today could impact travel in SW Iowa
Parts of northwest Iowa could get four or more inches of snow before tomorrow, with the flakes expected to start falling late this afternoon. National Weather Service meteorologist Ashley Bury […]
Iowa law officers hold first statewide hands free cell phone enforcement
A spokesman for the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau says law officers will be out looking for drivers violating the hands free cell phone law begins today. Tony Higgins says it’s […]