Iowa’s high school graduation rate climbs to 88.3% for the class of 2024
Apr 01, 2025
DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate climbed nearly a full percentage point, reaching 88.3% for the graduating class of 2024, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. This marks…
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Bill may expand number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa
Mar 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill that would likely expand the number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa, by creating a path to a multi-state license.…
Iowans can vote for the state’s next education license plate design
Mar 28, 2025
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced statewide voting is now open for Iowans to help select the state’s next education license plate design. Replacing the current decades-old design, these new license…
Iowa Weekly Fuel Report
Mar 27, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 5 cents, averaging $3.03 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Urban forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
Mar 26, 2025
DES MOINES – Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities. Awards will be presented…
Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans About Scammers Impersonating the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
Mar 25, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning about scammers posing as the Attorney General’s office to trick Iowans out of money. The Iowa Attorney General’s office received reports that scammers…
Iowa House bill says private school students must be allowed on public districts’ teams
Mar 24, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A bill that’s cleared the Iowa House would mandate that Iowa’s public school districts let local private school students join the district’s sports teams if the private school isn’t…
Iowa Secretary of State’s audit of voter registration lists finds 277 confirmed noncitizens registered to vote
Mar 21, 2025
DES MOINES—Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has completed additional audits of Iowa's voter registration lists and identified 277 confirmed noncitizens who have voted or are registered to vote. After…
Weekly Fuel Report
Mar 20, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 7 cents, averaging $2.98 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
On 47-1, Iowa Senate votes to ban handling smart phones while driving
Mar 19, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Senate has — again — passed a bill that would penalize motorists who handle a smart phone while driving. Republican Senator Mark Lofgren of Muscatine said it…