Students First ESA applications approved in 96 of Iowa’s 99 counties
Aug 08, 2023
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today announced that 18,627 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) have been approved as of August 4. Less than 1,000 applications remain in review while parents or…
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Attorney General may endorse a GOP presidential candidate closer to Iowa Caucuses
Aug 07, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will headline a fundraiser this Saturday for Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. Bird, the first Republican in 40 years to serve as Iowa’s attorney general,…
Water Summary Update: July 2023 - Drought conditions intensify after another dry month
Aug 04, 2023
DES MOINES - The month of July ended in dry conditions, with Iowa receiving 3.10 inches of rain, more than an inch below normal. This marks the fifth month in a row of less than…
Budgets approved for three state universities
Aug 03, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) The board that governs the three state universities approved budgets for the schools that includes 1.66 Billion dollars in general operating expenses. University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson talked about…
Creighton survey finds Midwest economic slowdown, recession concern
Aug 02, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) The monthly survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states shows both the state and regional economies took big falls during July. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss…
One third of Iowa counties rated 'maternity care deserts' by March of Dimes
Aug 01, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A new report has found 33 Iowa counties are considered maternity care deserts. The report from the March of Dimes defines a maternity care desert as a county with…
Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
Jul 31, 2023
DES MOINES -- Pheasant hunters in the northern half of Iowa had an excellent season last year, and many are looking forward to what 2023 has in store. The fall forecast will be based on…
Pate urges Iowans to learn, do more about human trafficking
Jul 28, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Sunday is “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is challenging Iowans to use the opportunity to learn something and do something about…
State senator Adrian Dickey arrested on RAGBRAI, charged with simple misdemeanor
Jul 27, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) A state legislator riding on RAGBRAI has been charged with interference with official acts for refusing to move off a road. State Senator Adrian Dickey, a Republican from Packwood,…
Scammers expected to try and take advantage of student loan uncertainty
Jul 26, 2023
By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) A recent court ruling means thousands of people will need to restart payments on their student loans this fall after more than three years of delays, and Iowans are being…