STATE NEWS

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…

By Rachel Cramer (Radio Iowa) While the USDA’s September outlook predicts this year’s corn crop could set a record in Iowa and across the Midwest, economist Chad Hart at the Iowa State University Extension says…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…

By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) As prices on so many products are going up lately, a new report finds Iowans are paying less to drive a car. AAA-Iowa spokeswoman Brynna Knapp says the annual study offers some…

DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today released new Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2024-25 school year, providing critical, transparent information for families, educators and communities on how Iowa’s schools are serving all students. The…

Below are the updated HS volleyball rankings from the IGHSAU. Area teams are highlighted in bold. Class 5A 1 Waukee Northwest 18-1 1 2 Waukee 14-2 3 3 Ankeny Centennial 16-3 2 4 Ankeny 16-5…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.97 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Jack Whitver, the top Republican in the Iowa Senate, is stepping down from his leadership position and will not seek reelection in 2026. Whitver has been Senate Majority Leader…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…

By Rachel Cramer (Radio Iowa) The Iowa Natural Resource Commission discussed the possibility of increasing hunting, fishing and trapping by 5% at their monthly meeting. Commissioners and those who spoke on the issue Thursday say…