State News
Cascade’s historic beer caves now open as event venue
Decades-old beer caves that were discovered in 2023 beneath an old brewery in the northeast Iowa town of Cascade are now open to the public as an event space. Zach
Iowa GOP candidate for governor calls on rival to quit or fire staff
One of the five GOP candidates for governor aired his grievances against a rival last night during a Polk County Republican Party fundraiser. Eddie Andrews, the first candidate called on
Congresswoman Hinson talks about E-15 waiver, permanent sales
Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Marion, says the emergency waiver just announced that allows the nationwide sale of E-15 is a good short-term move. ” We know that
Learn all about America’s 31st president in special central Iowa exhibit
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale is hosting a traveling exhibit about Iowa’s only native
Study: Nitrates, radon, pesticides play role in Iowa’s cancer rate
A new report looks at how environmental factors in Iowa could affect cancer rates, which rank second-worst in the nation. The report from the Iowa Environmental Council and the Harkin
Iowa’s governor predicts a property tax relief bill will pass in ’26
Republican lawmakers have yet to strike a deal that would revamp Iowa’s property tax system, but Governor Reynolds says she’s confident an agreement will be reached. “It’s a priority of
Iowa lawmakers consider tax break for data centers, nuclear power plants
A bill to grant a state sales tax exemption during construction or expansion of data centers and nuclear power plants is under consideration in the Iowa Senate. “Policies like this
Iowa Lottery sales stay ahead of projections
Iowa Lottery sales continue to run ahead of projections for this fiscal year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales were up nearly 9% percent through February. “Those continue to be
UNI launches initiative to fast-track students to graduate in 3 years
The University of Northern Iowa is working to break the stereotype that it takes four or five years to get a bachelor’s degree, by launching a new series of pathways
Iowa’s governor says HMO tax a last resort fix to Medicaid deficit
Governor Kim Reynolds says a temporary tax hike on H-M-Os and the companies that manage Iowa’s Medicaid program is a last resort to dealing with red ink in the Medicaid
