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Forecast calls for hot turning to hotter
Aug 02, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Some 60 Iowa counties will be under a Heat Advisory this afternoon. Meteorologist Alex Krull, at the National Weather Service, says it’ll be uncomfortably steamy, especially across western and central Iowa. “Tuesday…
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Iowa’s delegation works to improve communication systems for severe weather
Aug 01, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY: KATE KEALEY IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - All four of Iowa’s U.S. representatives supported bipartisan legislation this week to modernize the National Weather Service’s communication networks. The weather bill passed the House Wednesday with bipartisan support.…
Miller sues tobacco companies over $133 million in withheld payments
Jul 29, 2022 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Philip Morris, USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and 16 other tobacco companies of defrauding Iowa of more than $133 million, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The lawsuit stems…
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Dallas County
Jul 28, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR RADIO IOWA - An invasive bug that could threaten many of Iowa’s fruit crops and trees has been found in the state — but a top Iowa insect expert says there aren’t…
Opioids maker Teva agrees to $4.25 billion settlement
Jul 27, 2022 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has reached an agreement in principle on key financial terms with opioid maker Teva, which would provide up to $4.25 billion to participating states and local governments. While…
Mega Millions jackpot estimate increased to more than 800 million
Jul 26, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - The Mega Millions estimated jackpot for tonight’s drawing has been increased. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says increased sales prompted the change. “The jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing at this point…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Rate of 2.6 Percent in June
Jul 25, 2022 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in June – down from 2.7 percent in May and back to its pre-pandemic level. Iowa establishments added 5,100 jobs in June…
Miller: Legislation can help prevent fentanyl overdoses
Jul 22, 2022 by Rick Watts
DES MOINES — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller called on legislators to pass bills to prevent fentanyl-related deaths. “We know that many of the overdose deaths are accidental, often because people are unaware they’ve ingested a…
Median sale price of Iowa homes hit record $230,000 in June
Jul 21, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The median price for a home sold in Iowa last month hit a record high, while the number of home sales is dropping according to the Iowa Association of…
Three Iowa congresswomen back same-sex marriage bill
Jul 20, 2022 by Rick Watts
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - Iowa’s three congresswomen — a Democrat and two Republicans — have voted for a bill to make the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage federal law.…
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