Iowa traffic deaths remain well below average
Sep 12, 2025
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Traffic deaths on Iowa roadways are down 32 compared to this day last year. DOT director Scott Marler told the Transportation Commission during their meeting this week they are happy…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Sep 11, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 10 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.94 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil remained…
State of Iowa gets $1 billion since 2023 from short term investing
Sep 10, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) State Treasurer Roby Smith says short term investing of unspent state funds has yielded over $1 billion for the State of Iowa since he took office in January of…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Sep 09, 2025
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,…
Unresolved tariff policies fuel uncertainty in Iowa business sector
Sep 08, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The leaders of two Iowa business groups say compared to national data, it appears Iowa’s job market is stable, but unresolved U-S tariff policies are a concern. Joe Murphy…
Water Summary Update: Iowa remains drought-free during August
Sep 05, 2025
DES MOINES – Despite a drier-than-normal August, Iowa remains drought-free, according to the latest Water Summary Update. After a wetter-than-normal July improved drought and dry conditions across the state, August saw a return of drier…
Weekly Fuel Report
Sep 04, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.84 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…
Annual pheasant survey shows Iowa’s population at 20 year high
Sep 03, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa’s statewide pheasant population is at a 20-year high, and state wildlife experts are forecasting a banner year for hunters. “The mild winter really put us over the top this year,” said…
Tick season is becoming a year-round threat in Iowa
Sep 02, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Labor Day marks what many Iowans consider the end of summer, but it’s not the end of our problems associated with ticks. The region has seen a rise in cases…
Real and hoax shootings raise anxiety levels for Iowa students
Aug 29, 2025
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) With fake reports of shootings or “swatting” calls at Iowa State University on Monday, followed by the deadly mass shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, some college students may be finishing…