Preparation is key as Iowans head into severe storm season
A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 10 o’clock this morning and all Iowans are being urged to consider how they’d react if it was the real thing. Page County […]
Senate sends governor HMO tax hike, to get federal matching funds
The companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program and private companies that offer HMOs to Iowans will soon pay a higher state premium tax for nine months — and it means […]
Feenstra launches farm group in run for Iowa Governor
Today is National Agriculture Day and Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has launched what he calls “Farmers for Feenstra” as part of his campaign for governor. “That consists of producers from […]
Case of Van Buren County garbage hauler sent to Iowa Attorney General
The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission is sending the case of a Van Buren County garbage hauler to the Attorney General for potential legal action. DNR attorney Noah Poppelreiter says Troy […]
Panel decides tomorrow whether Andrews qualifies for Iowa GOP Primary for governor
A state panel will reconvene tomorrow to determine whether Eddie Andrews has qualified to run in the Republican Primary for governor. Andrews, one of five GOP candidates who’ve been campaigning […]
Grassley seeks solutions to keep Social Security solvent
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the latest estimates predict Social Security may no longer be viable by as soon as 2032 and he’s hopeful a hearing this week may yield […]
Senator Grassley says using ICE agents at airports takes away from immigration enforcement
Several TSA agents have left the job as the stalemate over their pay continues. President Donald Trump has moved to end the slowdowns at airport check points by using ICE […]
Report: Iowa saw 22% drop in abortions in 2025
A report finds the number of abortions performed in Iowa dropped last year, the first full year of the state’s law banning abortions at around six weeks of pregnancy, with […]
Iowans in community theater meet for awards, workshops, shows
The Iowa Community Theater Association is holding its annual state conference this coming weekend in Webster City. Loween Getter is organizing the event for actors, stage hands, playwrights and other […]
Iowa law on tinted vehicle windows may change
The Iowa Senate has sent the governor a bill that would let Iowa motorists have a slightly darker tint on the driver’s and passenger side windows of vehicles. Under current […]