Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.3 Percent in November
Dec 20, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.1 percent in November, and the state’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.3 percent amid a strong influx of new workers. Meanwhile, the…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 19, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 4 cents, averaging $2.74 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Iowa farmland values drop for first time in 5 years
Dec 18, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa State University farmland survey shows the upward run of land prices stalled out this year. ISU extension economist Rabail Chandio revealed the 2024 survey results today.. “This year…
Governor Reynolds chooses State Senator Cournoyer as Lt. Governor
Dec 17, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has chosen a state senator from Le Claire to be her lieutenant governor. “She takes responsibility, she gets her hands dirty and she does the work,”…
Resurgence of avian influenza in wild birds
Dec 16, 2024
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its federal partners have been monitoring for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Iowa’s wild birds since early 2022. After nearly a year without…
Officials say Iowa tax receipts to be $1 billion lower, due to tax cuts
Dec 13, 2024
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The governor’s top budget advisor and two other officials agree state tax collections during the next state budgeting year will drop $67 million more than they predicted two months…
Attorney General Bird Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Kash Patel as FBI Director
Dec 12, 2024
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 24 states in urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump’s nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”). Patel…
2025 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Dec 11, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowans can buy 2025 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2024 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual…
Yields in southern Iowa looked good despite late planting
Dec 10, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The southern part of the state took a little longer to finish up the harvest this year compared to the north. Iowa State Extension field agronomist, Aaron Saeugling covers the…
Iowa open enrollment law sees big changes in school transportation limits
Dec 09, 2024
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Board of Education has approved updated rules for school open enrollment to comply with changes made by the Iowa Legislature. Department of Education attorney Thomas Mayes says a…